Dash 1 (Front Seat) Flashcards
What is the civilian designation of the TG-16?
DG-1001 Club
Who manufactures the TG-16?
DG Flugzeugbau
What material is the TG-16 made of?
Glass and carbon fiber reinforced plastic. (GFRP/CFRP)
What are two cautions about the GFRP/CFRP?
Excessive pressure may cause permanent damage. Fiberglass will dent very easily from assembly procedures.
What type of airbrake does the TG-16 have?
Double story Schemp-Hirth airbrakes.
What type of brake does the TG-16 have?
Hydraulic Disc brakes.
From what seat is the TG-16 flown solo?
The front seat.
What are the two CG warnings?
Minimum load on the front seat must be observed. Improper loading can cause an out of CG condition.
What is the length of the TG-16?
28.12 feet.
What is the wing span of the TG-16?
59.06 feet.
What is the height of the TG-16?
6 feet.
What is the wing area of the TG-16?
179.97 square feet.
What is the aspect ratio of the TG-16?
19.4.
What is the chord of the TG-16?
3.14 feet.
What is the wing loading of the TG-16?
5.08 to 7.72 pounds per square foot.
What is the width of the horizontal stabilizer?
10.5 feet.
What is the gross weight of the TG-16 in the aerobatic category?
1,389 pounds.
What is the gross weight of the TG-16 in the utility category?
1,433 pounds.
What is the empty weight of the TG-16?
906 pounds.
What is the published glide ratio of the TG-16?
42 to 1
What is the actual glide ratio of the TG-16?
39 to 1
How are the ailerons and elevator actuated?
Control stick and push rods.
How are the rudders actuated?
Pedals and cables.
What is a warning about the rear control stick?
The rear stick may be removed, ensure the mounting screw is secured.