Moore SS-1 explained

The Moore SS-1 is an American high-wing, single seat, FAI Standard Class glider that was designed and constructed by Arien C. Moore of Sweet Home, Oregon.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Design and development

Moore built the SS-1 over a period of just under three years, completing it in 1966, with assistance from his wife and son.

The SS-1 is of predominantly aluminium construction, with the wing partly covered with sheet aluminium and partly with doped aircraft fabric covering. The aircraft also has some fiberglass fairings. The entire aircraft is flush riveted, except the aft fuselage. The cantilever semi-tapered wing is of a 48.11NaN1 span and employs a NACA 65-618 airfoil. The wing features DFS-style dive brakes. The landing gear is a fixed monowheel that is faired. The cockpit canopy is optional and the aircraft can be flown open cockpit.^[4]

The aircraft cost just under US$3000 to complete in 1966. It was donated to the US Southwest Soaring Museum, where it is on display.

Operational history

The SS-1 was featured on the cover of the Soaring Society of America's January 1974 issue of Soaring Magazine.

The builder made several flights to 180000NaN0 and as far as 2001NaN1 in the SS-1.

Aircraft on display

• US Southwest Soaring Museum^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: SS-1 Moore. 2 June 2011. Activate Media. 2006. https://web.archive.org/web/20020507100352/http://www.sailplanedirectory.com/PlaneDetails.cfm?planeID=337. 7 May 2002. dead.
2. Said, Bob: 1983 Sailplane Directory, Soaring Magazine, page 49. Soaring Society of America November 1983. USPS 499-920
3. Web site: Make / Model Inquiry Results. 2 June 2011. Federal Aviation Administration. June 2011.
4. Web site: The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage. 2 June 2011. Lednicer. David. 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100420012244/http://www.ae.illinois.edu/m-selig/ads/aircraft.html. 20 April 2010. dead.
5. Web site: Sailplanes, Hang Gliders & Motor Gliders. 24 May 2011. US Southwest Soaring Museum . 2010.