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The Scanlan SG-1A is an American single seat pod-and-boom high-wing strut-braced glider that was designed by Thomas W. Scanlan in 1970 and sold in the form of plans for amateur construction.

The Scanlan SG-1A is an American, single seat, pod-and-boom, high-wing, strut-braced glider that was designed by Thomas W.1

Empty Weight Lb
300
Stall Speed Mph
32
Designer
Thomas W. Scanlan
Never Exceed Speed Mph
100
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
4
Aspect Ratio
15
Introduced
1970
Origin
United States
See Also
* List of gliders
Glide Ratio
3300.0
Gross Weight Lb
550
Airfoil
modified Gö 549
Number Built
5
Crew
one
Sink Rate Ftmin
180
First Flight
1970
Span In
Span Ft
40
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
125
Prime Units
imp
Sink Rate Note
2820.0
Category
Homebuilt aircraft
United States sailplanes 1970-1979

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