The 1-7, which first flew in 1937, was the first Schweizer design of which more than one ship was produced making it their first production model. Design of the 1-7 is based upon the old realiabe 1-3 nicknamed the "brick", and brought up to date with metal fuselage and metal wings. This aircraft also set the future of Schweizer Airfcraft bnd others. Among the many destinctions of the 1-7 are that it is the smallest and lightest of all of the sailplanes by Scwheizers. Increase in weight from a light to heavy pilot would increase the wing loading from three to four pounds per square foot. The 1-7 is also noteworthy for having the first high aspect ratio wings and having the been the first more than one of kind model.

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.

SGU 1-7 Secondary - The Schweizer's first production Sailplane

click for larger image If you like vintage or pre WWII aircraft and something that will turn heads at ANY glider field or slope, then this is the plane for you. And if you like large scale aerotow, hang on to your hat for the large scale 146" span version of this to be built soon by Jim Ealy. With open cockpit and windscreen, optional scale laser cut instrument panel kit and its high aspect classic wing and tail planform, this is definately a show-stopper! Plans and parts are complete and ready to ship for the 1:6 scale version so there is no need to wait. Images of the Soaring Museum Replica by Norbert Mosson

SPECS 1:6 SCALE Span: 73" (1.9m) Length: 35 11/16 (.9m) Aspect: 9.6:1 Area: 534 in.2 All up weight: 36 oz. Wing loading: 9.7 oz./ft.2 Airfoil: Selig 3021 Scale: 1:6 No. Servos Req'd: 6-7 FUNCTIONS: Rudder, Elevator, Dive Brakes, Ailerons, Tow Release (optional) LASER CUT KIT CONTENTS All laser cut wing/aieleron ribs, Fuselage plywood bulkeads, Fuselage vert/horz nose crutches, Ply/balsa wing and tail tips, Hard balsa trailing edges, notched, Ply main wheel tub formers, Aluminim wing struts and ply inserts, Aileron/brake servo mounting plates, Carbon tube main longerons, Hardwood dowel sub longerons, 1/16" balsa D section sheeting, Aluminum sheet for hardware fab, Wheel and tire, Axle wire, Nylon hinges, small, Pushrod wire and clevis sets, wings, Pushrod set rudder and elevator, Wing joiner sleeves and rod, Plan sheets, 2 24" x 48" NEEDED TO COMPLETE MODEL Spruce spars, Balsa shear webs, Adhesive epoxy and CA cements, Covering, fabric or film, 2m roll, Servos, wires, battery and receiver. SPECS 1:3 SCALE Span: 146" (3.8m) Length: 72 (1.9m) Aspect: 9.6:1 Area: 1200 in.2 All up weight: 160 oz. est. Wing loading: 12 oz./ft.2 Airfoil: Selig 3021 Scale: 1:3 No. Servos Req'd: 6-7 FUNCTIONS: Rudder, Elevator, Dive Brakes, Ailerons, Tow Release (optional)

Ordering Information Please visit our other pages for plans only or replacement parts orders.

SGP 1-7 PTERADACTYL 1/6 SCALE
sgu171:6sk	Schweizer SGP 1-7 Pteradactyl Laser Cut Complete Kit	$119.95 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
BUSA556	2 meter roll (27" x 6'-6") Solartex Iron-On Fabric Covering, Natural or specify color	$17.95 US
SHIPPING	A shipping charge of $10 US will be added to orders for continental US delivery. Please check local distributor listings for overseas deliveries.

SGP 1-7 PTERADACTYL 1/3 SCALE
sgu171:3sk	Schweizer SGP 1-7 Pteradactyl, 1/3 Scale Laser Cut Short Kit

SGP 1-7 PTERADACTYL 1/3 SCALE Now Cutting and Shipping!
sgu171:6sk	Schweizer SGP 1-7 Pteradactyl Laser Cut Complete Kit	$299..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
BUSA556	5 meter roll (27" x 6'-6") Solartex Iron-On Fabric Covering, Natural or specify color	$79.95 US
SHIPPING	A shipping charge of $25 US will be added to orders for continental US delivery. Please check local distributor listings for overseas deliveries.