Schweizer SGS 2-33A

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07 Apr 2026 · © Tom Johnston

Gliders lined up on the 05 launch point, June 2025

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Kiwi Aviation · 08 Apr 2026

So cool! 🛩️

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Aircraft

SGS 2-33A GLID

Royal Canadian Air Cadets / CAF yellow training scheme

C-GFMD

Registration

Airline

Royal Canadian Air Cadets

Manufacturer

Schweizer

Gear

iPhone 13

Achievements

Vintage Voyager

Badge earned

Location

Bromont (Roland Désourdy) Airport

ZBM/CZBM · Runway 05

45.2864, -72.7455

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Bromont (Roland Désourdy) Airport ZBM

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Common two-seat basic trainer glider, widely used for ab initio pilot training worldwide, notably with air cadet organizations.

Fleet Rarity

Several hundred produced; moderate presence worldwide in clubs and training organizations.

Record Flights

Has participated in several world gliding events; popular for training, not for record flights.

Safety & Events

Generally has a strong safety record; used by many air cadet organizations in Canada and Europe.

Future Outlook

Still in active use for glider training.

Specifications

None (glider/sailplane)

Engine

15.54 m

Wingspan

7.85 m

Length

Depends on conditions (circa 300 km cross country with thermals)

Range

Approximately 87 km/h

Speed

2 passengers

Capacity

490 kg

MTOW

2.53 m

Height

None (unpowered)

Thrust

N/A (glider, virtually silent in flight)

Noise