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]

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

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 44 ft 0 in (13.41 m)
• Wing area: 132.5 sq ft (12.31 m²)
• Aspect ratio: 14.6:1
• Airfoil: NACA 33012
• Empty weight: 326 lb (148 kg)
• Gross weight: 550 lb (249 kg)

Performance

• Maximum glide ratio: 30 at 55 mph (89 km/h)
• Rate of sink: 132 ft/min (0.67 m/s) at 45 mph (72 km/h)
• Wing loading: 4.15 lb/sq ft (20.3 kg/m²)

See also

Related lists

• List of gliders
  

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.