Schweizer SGS 1-26
  • Registration: N1109
  • Manufacturer: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation
  • Country of Orgin: United States
  • Glide Ratio: 23:1
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.

Chris "Stewey" Ryan
Crew: One Length: 21 ft 6 in (6.55 m) Wingspan: 40 ft 0 in (12.2 m) Height: 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) Wing area: 160 ft2 (14.9 m2) Aspect ratio: 10 Wing profile: NACA 4301 2A Empty weight: 445 lb (202 kg) Gross weight: 700 lb (318 kg)
Maximum speed: 114 mph (182 km/h) Maximum glide ratio: 23 at 53 mph (84 km/h) Rate of sink: 174 ft/min (0.88 m/s)

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