National Soaring Museum - Bowlus BA-100 Baby Albatross Sailplane
Bill Maloney
10/24/2009

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Bowlus BA-100 Baby Albatross Sailplane Specifications:

Length: 18 feet 11 inches
Wingspan:
44 feet, 6 inches
Structure:
Wood/Fabric
Wing Area:
150 feet 2
Crew:
1
Weight:
Empty - 300lbs, Max - 505lbs
Wing Loading: 3.3lbs per square foot
Glide Speed: mph
Glide Ratio : 20:1
Rate of Sink: 2.25 feet per second @ 33mph
First Flight : 1938
Cost: $425

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