National Soaring Museum - Schweizer SGS 1-26E Sailplane
Bill Maloney
10/24/2009

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01 Schweizer SGS 1-26E 02 Schweizer SGS 1-26E Nose 03 Schweizer SGS 1-26E 04 Schweizer SGS 1-26E Wing Mount
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05 Schweizer SGS 1-26E Spoiler 06 Schweizer SGS 1-26E 07 Schweizer SGS 1-26E Wing 08 Schweizer SGS 1-26E Wing

Schweizer SGS 1-26E Sailplane Specifications:

Length: 40 feet 0 inches
Wingspan:
21 feet, 3 inches
Structure:
Aluminum with fabric covered control surfaces
Wing Area:
160 feet 2
Crew:
1
Weight:
Empty - 445lbs, Max - 700lbs
Wing Loading: 4.38lbs per square foot
Glide Ratio: 23:1 at 53mph
Rate of Sink: 2.9 feet per second @ 40mph
First Flight: 1970
Cost: $

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