Schweizer SGS 1-26

The Schweizer SGS 1-26 is a United States One-Design single-seat mid-wing glider built by Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira New York. The SGS 1-26 enjoyed a very long production run from its first flight in 1954 until 1979 when production was ended. The 1-26 was replaced in production by the Schweizer SGS 1-36 Sprite. The 1-26 is the most numerous sailplane found in the US. In October 1963 a special issue of Soaring magazine was dedicated to the 1-26.

The Schweizer SGS 1-26 is an American single-seater glider first flown in 1954. The Schweizer SGS 1-26 is a mid-wing cantilever monoplane marketed in self-assembly kit form.1
Schweizer SGS 1-26C, N2792Z, impacted terrain while on approach for landing at the Mountain Valley Airport, Tehachapi, California.2
Schweizer SGS 1-26 was becoming very popular for one-design competition flying.3
The Schweizer SGS 1-26 is a United States One-Design, single-seat, mid-wing glider built by Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira, New York.4
SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26 Air Crashed in 6/28/1985 at 1630 - CAMBRIA, NEW YORK, USASCHWEIZER SGS 1-26 was owned by , and operated by DUANE CARL.5

Made by Schweizer Aircraft.

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Empty Weight Lb
445
Wing Area Sqm
15
Designer
Schweizer brothers
Span Ft
40
Max Speed Mph
114
Lists
* List of gliders
Aspect Ratio
10
Wing Profile
NACA 4301 2A
Glide Ratio
3180.0
Span In
Gross Weight Lb
700
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
700
Crew
One
Empty Weight Kg
202
Gross Weight Kg
318
Height In
2
Sink Rate Ftmin
174
Manufacturer
Schweizer Aircraft
First Flight
16
Max Speed Kmh
182
Height Ft
7
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
160
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
12
Length Ft
21
Height M
2
Similar Aircraft
*Haig Minibat*Hall Cherokee II
Related
*Gehrlein Precursor - aircraft built from a 1-26 fuselage and 1-23 wings
Length In
6
Length M
7
Category
Schweizer aircraft
United States sailplanes 1950-1959

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