The addon includes the sukhoi su 33 flankerd aircraft with very accurate simulation of the navigation aerodynamics and other systems of the aircraft for this you must first read the user 39 s manual carefully and dmiral kuznetsov in two versions of paintingnew from the cruise to syria and the old. Tg4a sailplane sgs 233 the tg4a sgs 233a is a conventional twoplace tandem, basic training sailplane, used to introduce all air force academy cadets to flight through the soarforall. Schweizer sgs 233 manuals manuals and user guides for schweizer sgs 233. The flight ii can be combined with the mgl avionics e1 engine monitoring system for a very compact, full instrumentation solution at very low cost yet extremely versatile functionality. All information in this document is appli cable for both the 2 33 and 2 33a unless indicated otherwise. This manual includes the material required to be furnished to the pilot. Schweizer glider sgs 2 33 and 2 33a parts and maintenance manual. The 233 sailplane flight erection maintenance manual takes precedence and is the final authority to the safe operation of this aircraft along with any applicable cfrs. Then click on show to see the best speed to fly under these conditions, or select another option to. Lockheed t33 usaf shooting star trainer aircraft front and. Wind speed, speed to fly, and glider performance tradeoffs can be obtained from the charts. Schweizer sgs 2 33 and 2 33a service parts manual with original blueprints.
The 232 has been used as a tourist glider, trainer, crosscountry and highaltitude sailplane and has set many us and world records. In the early 1980s, a schweizer sgs 6 sailplane was modified for the nasa controlled, deepstall flight program. High performance scale vintage glider, wingspan 5182mm, high quality balsa and plywood construction, light weight and strong, air brakes, aerotow mechanism included, scale detail, quality hradware package. As usual, most have been pilot decision problems, or stallspin in the pattern. The lockheed t33 featured in several advertisements, including those for the pittsburgh plate glass company aviation week, 16 february 1948 who produced the center glass windshield for the t33, and for lockheed displayed together with p80 starfire, neptune and super constellation in a 1952 advertisement.
Nsa schweizer sgs 232 n697u information sheet pilots are encouraged to read the flight manual themselves. Schweizer built 101 sgs 5 sailplanes from 19731982. I post these for us all to learn from the experiences of others. The range of 33 to 35% yields the best handling and soaring.
The schweizer sgs 2 33a is a 2 seat glider that is popular for training across the globe, and is currently the glider of choice for the royal canadian air cadets. This scanned version of the schweizer 233a sailplane manual is provided without warranty of completeness or accuracy. Tg4a sailplane sgs 233 the tg4a sgs 233a is a conventional twoplace tandem, basic training sailplane, used to introduce all air force academy. It first flew in 1965 and was produced from 1967 until 1981. The aircraft, flown at the amesdryden flight research facility adfrf, both before and after that time called the dryden flight research center, edwards, california, was used for controllability research in the deepstall region at an angle of attack of. The 233 is a stable and dependable training aircraft and has been the learning platform of choice for aspiring glider pilots for decades. Dragonrc schweizer sgs 233 vintage glider, wingspan 5182mm. On the first few aircraft, the cockpit control is a thandle located. The faa required design flight envelope is presented on the graph. To level longitudinally, prop up the tail and test for horizontal on the top longeron of fuselage aft of wing, see figure 3. First solo flight in a 2 33 schweizer 2 33 duration.
Svs operates two schweizer 233 aircraft, including yellow bird pictured above. In an effort to better understand glide performance and improve my flying, i developed the attached 126 glider performance charts for use in the cockpit. From its introduction in 1945 until the late 1980s, the 233 was the main training glider used in north america. The following procedure is designed to help the pilot determine the actual weight and balance of his 233a for any. The 233 retained the 222 and 17s metal wing, single spar and single strut arrangement. This checklist is a tool and is to be used as an aid to flying the sgs 233 sailplane. The 4r incorporates a manually operated retractable main gear with doors. This item is used equipment and we are selling thi. These manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and. Not one accident has been associated with an aircraft problem. Contrary to the flight manual, acrobatic flight in this glider is not legally allowed per service bulletin sa003 march 25, 1987 the schweizer 4 has a 15 meter wing with very effective speed limiting dive brakes for approach control and is designated as a standard class sailplane. Air cadet gliding program 233 schweizer aircraft operating. The schweizer sgs 2 32 is an american twoseat, midwing, two or threeplace glider built by schweizer aircraft of elmira, new york the 2 32 was designed to be the highest performance twoplace glider available, when it first flew in 1962.
There are very clear graphs of the polars updated in 2002 in the latest flight manual. Flight manual sgs233 franconia soaring association. Tg2as were much sought after as they were light, rugged and all metal, despite a low 116 kph 63 kt 72. The 2 33 retained the 2 22 and 17s metal wing, single spar and single strut arrangement. The schweizer sgs 233 is an american twoseat, highwing, strutbraced, training glider that. The aircraft was a derivative of the 2 22, which in turn was based on the sgu 17 single place glider of 1937. The glider has a metal truss frame, with fabric covering the fuselage, a fibreglass nose cone, and. Sp2a lockheed t33a tbird jet training aircraft for fsx. View online or download schweizer sgs 2 33 flight manual.
The 233 sailplane fighterectionmaintenance manual pdf. Production was limited by the availability of aluminum. This item is sold for historical and reference only. Home aircraft manuals gl lockheed t 33 shooting star lockheed t33a shooting star flight manual usaf. Aircrafts schweizer 2 33 operating instructions manual 53 pages. The sgs 4r flight and handling characteristics, form liftoff to touchdown, are identical with those of the 4. Sep 11, 2019 planes i flew the 233 is a twoseat, highwing, strutbraced sailplane built by schweizer aircraft of elmira, n.
The schweizer sgs 232 is an american twoseat, midwing, two or threeplace glider built by schweizer aircraft of elmira, new york the 232 was designed to be the highest performance twoplace glider available, when it first flew in 1962. The 2 33a is simply the 2 33 with a different rudder that provides more authority. Released in a hinged tin box, a century of flight includes an additional 2,000 functioning airports and nine new aircraft, including charles lindberghs ryan nyp spirit of st. The schweizer sgs 212 is a united states twoseat, lowwing, training glider built by schweizer aircraft of elmira, new york the 212 was a development of the schweizer 28 two place training glider, with an allwooden wing. Level laterally level lon itudinall leveling sgs 2 33 leveling. Home aircraft manuals gl lockheed t33 shooting star lockheed t33a shooting star flight manual usaf.
The schweizer sgs 233a is a 2seat glider that is popular for training across the globe, and is currently the glider of choice for the royal canadian air cadets. Schweizer sgs 233 and 233a service parts manual with. There are not too many a models, so im not sure about that one since the flight. As more advanced jets entered service, the f80 took on another role training jet pilots. Design work for the lockheed p80 began in 1943 with the first flight on 8 january 1944.
These are either original or copies of manuals and blueprints used when these aircraft were in active duty, now transferred into electronic format. Aircraft manuals and publications required for any reason other than historical or research purposes should be obtained from the original equipment. We currently have 2 primary twoplace trainers 2 sgs 233, one advanced twoplace trainer ask21, one single seat glider sgs 126d, and one piper pawnee towplane. Aircraft manuals and publications required for any reason other than. Schweizer glider sgs 233 and 233a parts and maintenance manual. Schweizer 233 operating instructions manual pdf download. View and download schweizer sgs 2 33 flight manual online. Fsx usaf lockheed t33 tr612 fly away simulation flight. Nov 25, 2004 usaf lockheed t 33 shooting star in advertising. The glider has a metal truss frame, with fabric covering the fuselage, a fibreglass nose cone, and sheet metal wings.
The lockheed t 33 featured in several advertisements, including those for the pittsburgh plate glass company aviation week, 16 february 1948 who produced the center glass windshield for the t 33, and for lockheed displayed together with p80 starfire, neptune and super constellation in a 1952 advertisement. While spin recovery is normal, it may take full forward stick and full aft trim to recover with a cg towards the. Louis, the douglas dc3, and the wright flyer the first successful airplane. Following on the bell p59, the p80 became the first jet fighter to enter full squadron service in the united states army air forces. The sgs l34r flight and handling characteristics, from liftoff to touch down, are. To level fuselage laterally, prop up the wing tips and test for horizontal on fuselage members, see figure 3.
Developed from lockheeds f80 shooting star jet fighter, the t 33 went on to become one of the most successful jet trainers in history. Thanks to a donation from one of our members, we also have a volkslogger available. Fs2002 glider schweizer 233beloved introductory trainer. The flight ii is intended for use as primary flight instrument in smaller aircraft with limited panel space or as secondary or backup instrument in larger aircraft. Carson takes me as his first passenger on a two hour glider flight in the sgs 233. Lockheed t33 usaf shooting star trainer aircraft front. The flight manual the manual only hereafter has been prepared to provide pilots and instructors with information for the safe and efficient operation of the manned bb, ab 2, ab 2a, ab 8 and aerotechnik ab hot air balloon. Schweizer glider sgs 233 and 233a parts and maintenance. Over two days, i logged seven flights for a total of 1. The schweizer sgs 2 12 is a united states twoseat, lowwing, training glider built by schweizer aircraft of elmira, new york the 2 12 was a development of the schweizer 2 8 two place training glider, with an allwooden wing.
The sgs 233, indicating schweizer glider, sailplane, 2 seats, model 33, was designed by ernest schweizer. The images below are hyperlinked to the documents click on them to access the full versions of the documents. It is solely as a service to builders of scale model aircraft who are in search of reference material. Cfi training reboot indoc in the schweizer sgs 233a. These manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. This scanned version of the schweizer 2 33a sailplane manual is provided without warranty of completeness or accuracy. Ive flown the 232 all over chelan butte, over the flatlands, under big cus, and there aint no darn thermals what am i doing wrong. Schweizer sgs 233 gliding with brandon judson over wichita, kansas. Memorize the airspeeds for minimum sink and best glide for each flight. This manual is intended for use by the operators and owners of the. Special notes 1 solo flight is from front seat only. Fs2002 glider schweizer 233 beloved introductory trainer glider. We answer questions and will provide many detailed photos.
The 2 33 is a stable and dependable training aircraft and has been the learning platform of choice for aspiring glider pilots for decades. Developed from lockheeds f80 shooting star jet fighter, the t33 went on to become one of the most successful jet trainers in history. The retractable gear offers three advantages over the conventional gear. The schweizer 233 has been the muchbeloved introductory trainer glider airplane in. The aircraft, flown at the amesdryden flight research facility adfrf, both before and after that time called the dryden flight research center, edwards, california, was used for controllability research in the deepstall region at an angle of. It was designed especially for a us army air force requirement to train glider pilots for air assault missions in world war ii. Navy and marines ordered 28as which were designated lns1. The aircraft was a derivative of the 222, which in turn was based on the sgu 17 single place glider of 1937. Pre world war ii civilian gliders were impressed into the usaac as the tg2a. Schweizer sgs 233 and 233a service parts manual with original blueprints. Is the sailplane properly balanced for this flight.
Svs operates two schweizer 2 33 aircraft, including yellow bird pictured above. It was the main training glider used in north america until the 1980s and is the plane i learned to fly in at sky sailors in westhampton beach kfok. May 03, 2015 from its introduction in 1945 until the late 1980s, the 2 33 was the main training glider used in north america. The addon includes the sukhoi su33 flankerd aircraft with very accurate simulation of the navigation aerodynamics and other systems of the aircraft for this you must first read the user 39 s manual carefully and dmiral kuznetsov in two versions of paintingnew from the cruise to syria and the old.
High nose attitude low airspeed indication low airflow noise back pressure on sticks mushy controls, especially ailerons buffet. We answer questions and will provide many detailed photos, email us. The maximum wing loading of the 6 sprite, at gross weight is 5. Nsa schweizer sgs 2 32 n697u information sheet pilots are encouraged to read the flight manual themselves. Schweizer 233a sailplane flight airplanes and rockets. The sgs 2 33, indicating schweizer glider, sailplane, 2 seats, model 33, was designed by ernest schweizer. Manufacturer schweizer plane name sgs 28 classification unclassified country of origin u s a designer ernest and paul schweizer no. Also, certain private browsing modes and similar web browser setttings may cause resources to be unreachable. Over 5000 were built with license production in canada and japan adding several hundred more. Note that the units you choose are used for all output and need not be the same as those in the actual data set. Jan 07, 2018 carson takes me as his first passenger on a two hour glider flight in the sgs 2 33. Join over 145,000 subscribers of our free dedicated flight simulation newsletter. Soaring llc is the legal controlling document that must be. The 233a is simply the 233 with a different rudder that provides more authority.
Nov 30, 2014 schweizer sgs 2 33 gliding with brandon judson over wichita, kansas. The following summary information comes from the flight manual and other documents. It is very low cost to own aircraft, and is ideal for cross country and sport flying. Efm, llc is not liable for the accuracy, effectiveness or safe use of any aircraft manual or publication and does not warrant that any aircraft manual or publication contains current revisions. We have 1 schweizer sgs 233 manual available for free pdf download. We find multiple thermals by just watching the birds, at one point thermaling side by side with a hawk.
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