Schweizer SGS 2-33

The Schweizer SGS 2-33 is a United States two-seat high-wing strut-braced training glider built by Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira New York. The 2-33 was designed to replace the Schweizer 2-22 from which it was derived. The aircraft first flew in 1965 and production was started in 1967. Production was completed in 1981. From its introduction until the late 1980s the 2-33 was the main training glider used in North America.

The Schweizer SGS 2-33 is a steel, aluminum and fabric ship designed in the late 1960's primarily as a training glider.1
The Schweizer SGS 2-33 (2-33A), used for training in the Air Cadet Gliding Program Throughout the spring and fall approximately 22,000 air cadets participate in familiarization gliding 2
21 and the Schweizer SGS 2-33, used mainly for cadet orientation flights. A CAP search and rescue mission pilot.3
21 and the Schweizer SGS 2-33, used mainly for cadet orientation flights.4
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GLERC responded by buying a shiny new 1967 Schweizer SGS 2-33 for the club to use. The club quickly grew to 30 members as employment at the Lockheed facility headed to a record 33,000.6
Here is the Schweizer SGS 2-33a Sailplane Flight - Erection - Maintenance Manual Back in the 1990s, I had the pleasure of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a few miles 7
obtained in the Schweizer SGS 2-33, the pilot had accumulated slightly over two hours in the Blanik under the supervision of a flight instructor.8

Made by Schweizer Aircraft.

It is the successor of the Schweizer SGU 2-22 .

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SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33 Air Crashed in 3/24/1991 at 1445 - BUCHANAN, VIRGINIA, USASCHWEIZER SGS 2-33 was owned by RIDGE & VALLEY SOARING CLUB, and operated by 10
Schweizer SGS 2-33 glider that needs restoration.moreless 7.11
Schweizer SGS 2-33 Glider, N5742S, courtesy of the United States Air Force Academy. The glider was delivered to Blairstown Airport where it was assembled and inspected.12
The Schweizer SGS 2-33 is a very typical two seat trainer, most glider pilots in the USA have spend time in a 2-33, this is a light plane and 13
The Schweizer SGS 2-33 was an American two-seat general-purpose sailplane first flown in 1966.14
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Empty Weight Lb
600
Wing Area Sqm
20
Designer
Schweizer brothers
Predecessor
Schweizer SGU 2-22
Span Ft
51
Max Speed Mph
98
Lists
* List of gliders
Aspect Ratio
12
Wing Profile
NACA 63-618
Developed From
Schweizer SGU 2-22
Glide Ratio
3120.0
Span In
Gross Weight Lb
1040
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
579
Crew
Two
Empty Weight Kg
272
Gross Weight Kg
472
Height In
4
Sink Rate Ftmin
168
Manufacturer
Schweizer Aircraft
First Flight
1965
Max Speed Kmh
157
Height Ft
9
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
219
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
16
Length Ft
25
Height M
3
Length In
9
Length M
8
Category
Schweizer aircraft
United States sailplanes 1960-1969

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