Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke weight and balance & performance calculator
The Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke is a two-seat touring motor glider with fixed tailwheel gear and piston engine. BriefingPal has 1 model of the Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke on file – SF 28 A Tandem-Falke (prop HO-V 62) – with data from the Pilot's Operating Handbook for weight and balance, takeoff and landing distances, climb and cruise. Free, no sign-up.
* SF 28 A Tandem-Falke (prop HO-V 62), MTOW, sea level / 6,500 ft, ISA – details below
Calculate the Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke weight, CG and takeoff distance
Your own empty mass (weighing report, optional)
The POH has no standard empty moment for this model – enter the empty mass CG from your weighing report to get the CG.
Leave empty to use the typical POH empty mass. Your aircraft's weighing report is what counts.
Calculated on the BriefingPal server from the POH data. Nothing is stored, no cookie. Planning aid only – the POH/AFM and your weighing report are authoritative.
Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke key figures by model
| Model | Built | MTOW | Empty mass¹ | Usable fuel | Max. baggage | Useful load with full fuel¹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF 28 A Tandem-Falke (prop HO-V 62) | – | 610 kg (1,345 lb) | 436 kg (961 lb) | 10.6 US gal (40 L) | – | 145 kg (320 lb) |
¹ Typical empty mass from the POH sample loading; your aircraft's current weighing report applies. Useful load = MTOW − empty mass − usable fuel (people, baggage, oil if not included).
Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke takeoff and landing distance
BriefingPal result at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind, dry paved runway, normal takeoff and landing per POH with the app's default flap setting, without safety factor:
| Model | Takeoff ground roll | Takeoff over 50 ft | Landing over 50 ft | Landing ground roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF 28 A Tandem-Falke (prop HO-V 62) | 200 m (650 ft) | 370 m (1,220 ft) | – | – |
Hot and high: at 5,000 ft and 25 °C (density altitude about 7,300 ft) the SF 28 A Tandem-Falke (prop HO-V 62) needs about 505 m (1,650 ft) to clear 50 ft – 35 % more than at sea level. Calculate density altitude →
In BriefingPal you enter your actual weight, airfield, temperature and wind. The app reads the POH charts for these conditions, compares the result with TORA/LDA of the selected runway and can add a 1.15 safety factor.
Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke climb and cruise performance
| Model | Rate of climb at sea level | Time / fuel to 6,500 ft | Cruise TAS at 6,500 ft | Fuel flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF 28 A Tandem-Falke (prop HO-V 62) | 430 fpm | 18 min / 2.3 US gal | 70 kt | 2.6 US gal/h (10 L/h) |
MTOW, ISA, default power setting of the POH cruise table. Values change with weight, temperature and the power you choose in the app.
Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke weight and balance in BriefingPal
Loading stations: seat row 1, seat row 2, baggage compartment, fuel. Demonstrated crosswind: – Best rate of climb speed Vy: 49 KIAS. Service ceiling: 15,092 ft. Fuel: AVGAS.
How to calculate Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke weight and balance
- Choose the Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-FalkeType the registration or pick Scheibe → Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke → your model. Stored weighing data of the registration are used automatically.
- Enter people, baggage and fuelWeights in kg or lb, fuel in US gallons or litres. MTOW and every station limit are checked instantly.
- Check the CG envelopeTakeoff, zero-fuel and landing points are drawn into the Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke envelope from the POH.
- Add airfields and routeTakeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel follow from the same weight – then print the briefing PDF.
Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke – frequently asked questions
What is the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of the Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke?
SF 28 A Tandem-Falke (prop HO-V 62): 610 kg (1,345 lb).
How much usable fuel does the Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke carry?
SF 28 A Tandem-Falke (prop HO-V 62): 10.6 US gal (40 L).
What is the useful load of the Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke with full fuel?
With the typical POH empty mass and full usable fuel: SF 28 A Tandem-Falke (prop HO-V 62): 145 kg (320 lb). Your aircraft's real empty mass is in its weighing report – BriefingPal can store it per registration.
How long is the Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke takeoff distance?
SF 28 A Tandem-Falke (prop HO-V 62) at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind: ground roll about 200 m (650 ft), over 50 ft about 370 m (1,220 ft). At 5,000 ft and 25 °C it grows to about 505 m (1,650 ft). Always check the POH for your exact conditions.
Is there a free Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke weight and balance calculator?
Yes. BriefingPal is free and needs no account. It covers 1 model of the Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke, draws the CG envelope from the POH and also computes takeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel – with a briefing PDF.
Data source
All figures come from the manufacturer's Pilot's Operating Handbook / Airplane Flight Manual of each model (weight and balance section and performance section) and are computed with the BriefingPal engine. BriefingPal is a planning aid; the original POH/AFM of your aircraft and its weighing report remain authoritative.
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