Steinruck SCS-1

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SCS-1
Role Glider
National origin United States
Manufacturer Wade Steinruck
Designer A.C. Cordas
Introduction1959
StatusProduction completed
Primary userWade Steinruck
Number builtOne

The Steinruck SCS-1 is an American high-wing, single-seat, V-tailed glider that was designed by A.C. Cordas and constructed by Wade Steinruck. [1] [2] [3]

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Design and development

Steinruck worked on the SCS-1 for many years in his spare time at his home in Spring Valley, California, completing the aircraft in 1959. [1] [2]

The SCS-1 is built predominantly from aluminium. It features a V-tail and a three-piece wing with a NACA 33012 airfoil. The spoilers are located in a hatch that is behind the canopy. [1] [2] [4]

Operational history

The SCS-1 has been flown on several recreational 200 mi (322 km) out and return and triangle flights. [2]

In June 2011 the aircraft was still registered with the Federal Aviation Administration to Steinruck, 52 years after its completion. [3]

Specifications (SCS-1)

Data from Sailplane Directory and Soaring [1] [2]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Activate Media (2006). "SCS-1 Cordas" . Retrieved June 28, 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Said, Bob: 1983 Sailplane Directory, Soaring Magazine , page 64, Soaring Society of America November 1983. USPS 499-920
  3. 1 2 Federal Aviation Administration (June 2011). "Make / Model Inquiry Results N32K" . Retrieved June 28, 2011.
  4. ↑ Lednicer, David (2010). "The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage" . Retrieved June 28, 2011.
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