National Soaring Museum - Schweizer SGS 1-35 Sailplane
Bill Maloney
10/24/2009

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01 Schweizer SGS 1-35 02 Schweizer SGS 1-35 Landing Skid 04 Schweizer SGS 1-35 05 Schweizer SGS 1-35 Tail
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06 Schweizer SGS 1-35

Schweizer SGS 1-26E Sailplane Specifications:

Length: 19 feet 0 inches
Wingspan:
49 feet, 2 inches
Structure:
Aluminum with fabric covered control surfaces
Wing Area:
103.8 feet 2
Crew:
1
Weight:
Empty - 495lbs, Max - 1,500lbs with 320lbs ballast
Wing Loading: 6.38lbs per square foot without ballast
Glide Ratio: 38:1 at 53mph
Rate of Sink: 2.1 feet per second @ 45mph
First Flight: 1973
Cost: $

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