Steinruck SCS-1

SCS-1
Role Glider
National origin United States
Manufacturer Wade Steinruck
Designer A.C. Cordas
Introduction 1959
Status Production completed
Primary user Wade Steinruck
Number built One

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

See also

Related lists

References

  1. ^ a b c d Activate Media (2006). "SCS-1 Cordas". http://www.sailplanedirectory.com/PlaneDetails.cfm?PlaneID=295. Retrieved 28 June 2011. 
  2. ^ a b c d e Said, Bob: 1983 Sailplane Directory, Soaring Magazine, page 64, Soaring Society of America November 1983. USPS 499-920
  3. ^ a b Federal Aviation Administration (June 2011). "Make / Model Inquiry Results N32K". http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=32K. Retrieved 28 June 2011. 
  4. ^ Lednicer, David (2010). "The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage". http://www.ae.illinois.edu/m-selig/ads/aircraft.html. Retrieved 28 June 2011.