Schweizer SGS 1-35

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06 Apr 2026 · © Tom Johnston

After landing on rwy 26 at CPL3 Kars

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Aircraft

SGS 1-35 GLID

White with grey cheat line (private glider)

C-GYSO

Registration

Manufacturer

Schweizer

Gear

iPhone 13

Achievements

Vintage Voyager

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Location

Runway 26

45.1036, -75.6277

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Insights

Aviation History

Popular single-seat Polish sailplane; widely used for early solo and advanced glider training worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

One of the most common solo trainers and club gliders in North America and worldwide.

Record Flights

No notable long-distance/glider record flights with this model, but frequently used for cross-country soaring in clubs.

Safety & Events

No widely reported incidents of particular note for this registration.

Future Outlook

Still active in service at many gliding clubs.

Specifications

None (sailplane)

Engine

15.0 m

Wingspan

5.84 m

Length

Dependent on conditions (no engine; glide ratio approx. 38:1)

Range

Gliding speed varies; max 216 km/h

Speed

1 Pilot

Capacity

422 kg

MTOW

N/A (glider)

Thrust

0 dB (glider, no engine)

Noise