Schweizer Aircraft SGS 2-33A

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07 Apr 2026 · © Tom Johnston

First glider on the flight line in the morning

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Aircraft

SGS 2-33A GLID

Royal Canadian Air Cadets

C-GCSK

Registration

Airline

Royal Canadian Air Cadets

Manufacturer

Schweizer Aircraft

Gear

iPhone 13

Achievements

Vintage Voyager

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Location

St Jean Airport

YJN/CYJN · Runway 11

45.2905, -73.2844

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St Jean Airport YJN

Airport

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Aviation History

The SZD-50-3 Puchacz is a popular Polish two-seat glider widely used for training, especially with air cadet organizations in Canada and Europe.

Fleet Rarity

Common in Canadian air cadet fleets, but overall fewer than 500 built, making it modestly rare worldwide.

Record Flights

Not known for record flights; primarily a basic/intermediate trainer.

Safety & Events

Generally regarded as safe, with a long history in flight training.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain in service for cadet training for several years; some airframes have been retired or sold to clubs.

Specifications

None (Glider; no engine)

Engine

16.0 m

Wingspan

8.13 m

Length

Glide ratio approx 23:1 (range depends on release altitude)

Range

Typically 64–80 km/h (best glide around 61 km/h)

Speed

2 (pilot instructor/passenger)

Capacity

500 kg

MTOW

2.01 m

Height

0 kN (unpowered)

Thrust

Silent — unpowered glider

Noise