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Overall dimensions of the SGS 1-26 sailplane including length, span, and height.
Location and operation of the tow release mechanism.
Description of the spoiler brake 'T' handle and its spring-loaded mechanism.
Function of the control stick for elevator and elevator control.
Description of the conventional and non-adjustable rudder pedals.
Operation of the elevator trim lever for nose heaviness, including locking.
Information on the required ASI and optional instruments.
Checks for spoiler hinges, aileron points, push rods, and fabric.
Checks for hinge points, pushrods, stabilizer, rudder cables, tail wheel, and fabric.
Checks for control movement, instruments, canopy, safety belts, fabric, wheel, and tubes.
Ensuring the tow rope is adequate and in good condition for flight.
Guidance on sensitive aileron and elevator controls during aero towing.
Statement that the towing procedure is normal.
Recommended speed range for aero towing is 50-60 MPH.
Essential precautions before winch or auto towing, including equipment and personnel.
Specific cautions regarding climb, leveling, and airspeed before releasing from tow.
Key speeds for gliding, lowest sink, and placard speeds for various operations.
Information on complying with placard weights and using seat ballast.
Guidance on aerobatic capabilities and the need for caution regarding placard speeds.
Description of how the SGS 1-26 stalls straight ahead or in a turn, with buffeting.
Instructions to ease stick forward to regain level flight after a stall.
How to enter a spin and its characteristics, noting CG impact.
Notes on spin recovery, avoiding excess forward stick, and recommended dual instruction.
Guidance on required bank angles and speeds for thermal soaring.
Description of forward and turning slips and the recommended speed.
General procedure for flying a rectangular traffic pattern and adjusting for wind.
How spoilers increase sink for a steeper, controllable glide path and altitude loss.
Technique for flaring and spoiler use for touchdown with spoilers deployed.
Warning against flaring too high, which can cause a drop or stall.
Procedure for landing without spoilers and avoiding re-flight after touchdown.
Instructions for taxiing after landing, including use of wheel brake.
Procedure for safely exiting the sailplane when on the ground.
Precautions for ground handling, keeping tail high, and staying upwind.
Advice to stay upwind of takeoff and landing areas in high winds.
How to adjust speed by adding wind velocity to best L/D speed.
Guidance on landing into the wind, crosswind landing, and downwind landing.
Description of tie-down rings and locations on the wing tips and tail wheel bracket.
Using tape to seal junctions for quieter flight and reduced buffet.
Importance of knowing operating limits and load factors, with SGS 1-26 specifics.
Caution for speeds over 65 MPH and maximum load factors in maneuvers.
Explanation of the flight envelope diagram areas and their limits.
Overall dimensions of the SGS 1-26 sailplane including length, span, and height.
Location and operation of the tow release mechanism.
Description of the spoiler brake 'T' handle and its spring-loaded mechanism.
Function of the control stick for elevator and elevator control.
Description of the conventional and non-adjustable rudder pedals.
Operation of the elevator trim lever for nose heaviness, including locking.
Information on the required ASI and optional instruments.
Checks for spoiler hinges, aileron points, push rods, and fabric.
Checks for hinge points, pushrods, stabilizer, rudder cables, tail wheel, and fabric.
Checks for control movement, instruments, canopy, safety belts, fabric, wheel, and tubes.
Ensuring the tow rope is adequate and in good condition for flight.
Guidance on sensitive aileron and elevator controls during aero towing.
Statement that the towing procedure is normal.
Recommended speed range for aero towing is 50-60 MPH.
Essential precautions before winch or auto towing, including equipment and personnel.
Specific cautions regarding climb, leveling, and airspeed before releasing from tow.
Key speeds for gliding, lowest sink, and placard speeds for various operations.
Information on complying with placard weights and using seat ballast.
Guidance on aerobatic capabilities and the need for caution regarding placard speeds.
Description of how the SGS 1-26 stalls straight ahead or in a turn, with buffeting.
Instructions to ease stick forward to regain level flight after a stall.
How to enter a spin and its characteristics, noting CG impact.
Notes on spin recovery, avoiding excess forward stick, and recommended dual instruction.
Guidance on required bank angles and speeds for thermal soaring.
Description of forward and turning slips and the recommended speed.
General procedure for flying a rectangular traffic pattern and adjusting for wind.
How spoilers increase sink for a steeper, controllable glide path and altitude loss.
Technique for flaring and spoiler use for touchdown with spoilers deployed.
Warning against flaring too high, which can cause a drop or stall.
Procedure for landing without spoilers and avoiding re-flight after touchdown.
Instructions for taxiing after landing, including use of wheel brake.
Procedure for safely exiting the sailplane when on the ground.
Precautions for ground handling, keeping tail high, and staying upwind.
Advice to stay upwind of takeoff and landing areas in high winds.
How to adjust speed by adding wind velocity to best L/D speed.
Guidance on landing into the wind, crosswind landing, and downwind landing.
Description of tie-down rings and locations on the wing tips and tail wheel bracket.
Using tape to seal junctions for quieter flight and reduced buffet.
Importance of knowing operating limits and load factors, with SGS 1-26 specifics.
Caution for speeds over 65 MPH and maximum load factors in maneuvers.
Explanation of the flight envelope diagram areas and their limits.
The SGS 1-26 is a single-place, all-metal, fabric-covered intermediate type sailplane manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft Corp. in Elmira, New York.
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