Introduction

The Schweizer SGS 1-34 is a single place, medium performance, all metal sailplane designed to Standard Class specifications. It's handling characteristics and terminal velocity dive brakes make it an ideal aircraft for the pilot making the transition to single place sailplanes. AGCSC's 1-34 is equipped with oxygen for high-altitude flights. Photo courtesy of Ed Slater.

Specifications

• General:
  • Description: Standard Class Single Place
  • Construction: All Metal
  • Fuselage Length: 25.4 feet
  • Maximum Height: 7.5 feet
  • Empty Weight: 570 lbs
  • Max Gross Weight: 840 lbs
  • Max Load Factors: +5.6 -2.3 G's
• Airfoil:
  • Airfoil Type: Wortmann FX61-163 (root), FX60-126 (tips)
  • Wing Plan Area: 151.0 square feet
  • Total Wing Span: 49.2 feet
  • Aspect Ratio: 16
• Performance:
  • Max L/D: 31.0 @ 48 kts
  • Min Sink Rate: 2.1 feet/sec @ 42 kts
  • Never Exceed Speed: 123 kts (132 mph)