The First model 1-26 Standard prototype flew in 1954 and entered production in 1955. Later a kit version of the Standard was produced by Schweizer and was designated the A model. This model was then produced at the factory and designated the 1-26B which was essentially the same as the Standard and A models.

With the 1-26C, the wings were fully sheeted in aluminum rather than only back to the drag spar with the ailerons, rudder and elevator still being covered in fabric as in all previous and subsequent models.

The D model incorporated the first dramatic change in the 1-26 with the advent of a more drooped nose section to increase pilot visibility, and new shape to the canopy and instrument panel bulkhead and the new raked squared off vertical fin and rudder.

All told, 700 1-26 sailplanes were produced by the Schweizer Aircraft Corp. making it the most popular and numerous sailplane in the world.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Special thanks to the Soaring Society of America (SSA), for permission to use text and specs from their publications. More information on vintage soaring craft may be found at their pages and in their publications and those of the Vintage Sailplane Association.

SGS 1-26D the original ground-breaking scale Schweizer first kitted by Sterling.

A very nice example of the Sterling-designed 1-26 by Daniel Phillips. Daniel is also the contributor of many of the photos in our image gallery and an avid full size sailplane pilot. click for larger image

SPECS Span: 70" (1.8m) Length: 42-7/16 (110cm) Aspect: 10:1 Area: 500 All up weight: 36 oz. Wing loading: 10 oz./ft.2 Airfoil: Clark Y Scale: 1:6.7 No. Servos Req'd: 3-5 FUNCTIONS: Rudder, Elevator, Dive Brakes (optional), Ailerons LASER CUT SHORT KIT CONTENTS All balsa and plywood wing ribs, Plywood Fuselage side doublers, Fuse bulkheads, keels and crutches, Balsa nose and side stringers, Balsa sheet tails, Vac-formed plastic canopy Plans, 2 sheets 24" x 46", rolled. NEEDED TO COMPLETE MODEL Wing and fuse 1/16" balsa sheet, Spruce spars, Balsa shear webs Stringer stock, Wheel and tire assemblies, Axle wires Wing Joiner rods or hardwood Cable actuators (dive brakes) 2, Adhesive epoxy and CA cements, Covering, fabric or film, Servos, wires, battery and receiver.

Ordering Information Please visit our other pages for eplacement parts orders.

SGS 1-26D 1/6.7 SCALE
sgs126d1:67sk	Schweizer SGS 1-26D Laser Cut Short Kit INCLUDES ALL COMPLEX OR CURVED PARTS PLUS CANOPY AND INSTRUCTION SHEETS.	$89.95 US
sgs126d1:67hp	Schweizer SGS 1-26D Hardware Pack INCLUDES WHEEL AND TIRE, AXLE, STOP COLLARS, BRASS SLEEVE AND ALUMINUM ROD WING JOINER UPGRADE, DUAL PUSHROD SET FOR TAILS AND TURNED NOSE BLOCK.	$34.95 US
HT25270	HITEC Electron 6 Flight Pack Electron 6 Dual Conversion 6 Channel Receiver (Neg Shift-Fut/Hitec) 3 HS-55 Feather Servos Micro Switch Harness	$99.95 US
BUSA551	2 meter roll (27" x 6'-6") Solartex Iron-On Fabric Covering, White or specify color	$17.95 US
SHIPPING	A shipping charge of $12 US will be added to orders for continental US delivery. Please check local distributor listings for overseas deliveries.