Steinruck SCS-1 explained

The Steinruck SCS-1 is an American high-wing, single-seat, V-tailed glider that was designed by A.C. Cordas and constructed by Wade Steinruck.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Design and development

Steinruck worked on the SCS-1 for many years in his spare time at his home in Spring Valley, California, completing the aircraft in 1959.

The SCS-1 is built predominantly from aluminium. It features a V-tail and a three-piece wing with a NACA 33012 airfoil. The spoilers are located in a hatch that is behind the canopy.^[4]

Operational history

The SCS-1 has been flown on several recreational 2000NaN0 out and return and triangle flights.

In June 2011 the aircraft was still registered with the Federal Aviation Administration to Steinruck, 52 years after its completion.

Notes and References

1. Web site: SCS-1 Cordas . 28 June 2011. Activate Media. 2006.
2. Said, Bob: 1983 Sailplane Directory, Soaring Magazine, page 64, Soaring Society of America November 1983. USPS 499-920
3. Web site: Make / Model Inquiry Results N32K . 28 June 2011. Federal Aviation Administration. June 2011.
4. Web site: The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage. 28 June 2011. Lednicer. David. 2010. April 20, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100420012244/http://www.ae.illinois.edu/m-selig/ads/aircraft.html. dead.