A078 - Schweizer SGS 2-33a 1:8 Scale

   

The classic Schweizer SGS 2-33a was the mainstay of American glider training during the 70's and 80's. The 2-33a has been adapted by Tom Martin for construction and the kit includes both detailed plans and laser cut parts. This is a short kit which means the builder must supply hardware and bulk balsa building stock.

SPECIFICATIONS
Span: 78" - 1:8 Scale
Length: n/a
Aspect: n/a
Area: n/a
All up weight: 12 oz
Wing loading: n/a
Airfoil: n/a
Scale:
Servos Req'd: Optional rudder, elevator.

FUNCTIONS: RC Rudder, Elevator, Ailerons, Dive Brakes

KIT CONTENTS:
  Plan Sheets, Rolled, (sheets 1 of 2 and 2 of 2)
  Canopy, .030" Clear with protective wrap
  Laser Cut Parts Kit
Hardware Kit:
     Wheel 2" dia. Lightweight Treaded, DUB200TL
     Steel Landing Gear Axle, 1/8" x 1" length
     Plated Brass Dura-Collars, 1/8", DUB139
     Aluminum Wing Rod, .25" OD x 12" length K&S3045
     Brass Joiner Sleeve, 9/32" OD x 12" length K&S132
     Steel Incidence Pin Wire 1/8" x 3" length
     Bolts, 2-56 x 1/2" with Blind Nut and Washers, DUB125
     Wing Struts, 1/4 x 1/2" Streamlined Aluminum, K&S 1103
     Hinges, Nylon Small, pkg of 15, DUB119
     Tail Wheel, 3/8" dia. DUB38MTW
     Screws, 4 x 1/2" FH Wood Screws (6)

SGS 2-33A Price: $129.95

ORDERING INFORMATION

Aerosente sells classic and vintage glider and sailplane kits. We cater to those RC modelers who enjoy building as much as they enjoy flying. We do not sell "ready-to-fly" (RTF) or "almost-ready-to-fly" (ARF) kits. Our kits come with all the major structural parts laser cut or CNC routed, hardware and plans. You will need to buy the long stock (spars, stringers, leading and trailing edges) and wing/fuselage sheeting and covering. And of course you will supply the servos, and other on-board electronics.

All of our kits are hand picked and packed from parts we either fabricate ourselves or purchase from a small trusted group of suppliers and vendors. Each kit is unique and ships in 2-4 weeks. This is how to order a kit:

1. Send an email to bolt55@aerosente.com indicating the model and scale you would like to purchase. Also include your shipping address so we can calculate the shipping cost.

2. Upon receipt of your email we will issue you an invoice via Paypal for the cost of the kit, plus shipping and taxes if applicable. You can pay our invoice with any credit card - you do not have to be a Paypal member.

3. Upon receipt of your payment we will send a confirmation email indicating funds received and approximate ship date.

Aerosente guarantees each kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship. If any parts are missing from the kit or are damaged due to workmanship of the product, please notify Aerosente for a prompt replacement of damaged or missing part. This warranty does not cover parts damaged by shipping, use or modification. Aerosente's liability will not exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Aerosente does not control the assembly or materials used for final assembly, so no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for completed kits.

Please email us at bolt55@aerosente.com or call 816.331.8807 or 415.234.6757 if you have any questions or need assistance with ordering, we appreciate your business!

HISTORY

SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE:

Manufacturer: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation
Year First Flown: 1965 (prototype)
No. of Seats: 2
Wingspan: 15.54 m./51 ft.
Wing Area: 20.39 sq. m./219.5 sq.ft.
Aspect Ratio: 18:1
Airfoil: NACA 43012A
Empty Weight: 272 kg./600 lb.
Payload: 200 kg. / 440 lb.
Gross Weight: 472 kg./1,040 lb.
Wing Loading: 23.12 kg./ sq. m./4.73 lb./sq. ft.
Structure: Steel tube fuselage truss fabric-covered/1-srut-braced wings all aluminum with balanced upper and lower surface dive brakes; Fabric covered horizontal tail and rudder, All-aluminum vertical fin.
L/D Max: 23.72 kph/39 kt/45 mph
Min. Sink: 0.85 m/s/2.8 fps/1.66 kt 64 kph/35 kt/40 mph
Designer: Ernest Schweizer
No. Built: 570
No. In the U.S.: 360

The 2-33 was designed to succeed the 2-22 as something a little plusher and better performing, thereby making it easier to attract new students into soaring. The prototype 2-33 first flew in 1965 and volume production began in 1967. For the best part of the following 20 years, 2-33’s were mainstays in U.S. glider pilot training. It has an all-metal wing structure and steel tube fuselage with moving tail surfaces covered in Ceconite fabric. The spoilers are aerodynamically balanced. The A model, introduced in 1968, has a larger rudder. Subsequent minor offered as an FAA-approved homebuilders kit. The U.S. Air Force Academy operates 13 as the TG-4A. ATC.

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.

SPECIFICATIONS
Span: 78" - 1:8 Scale
Length: n/a
Aspect: n/a
Area: n/a
All up weight: 12 oz
Wing loading: n/a
Airfoil: n/a
Scale:
Servos Req'd: Optional rudder, elevator.

FUNCTIONS: RC Rudder, Elevator, Ailerons, Dive Brakes

KIT CONTENTS:
  Plan Sheets, Rolled, (sheets 1 of 2 and 2 of 2)
  Canopy, .030" Clear with protective wrap
  Laser Cut Parts Kit
Hardware Kit:
     Wheel 2" dia. Lightweight Treaded, DUB200TL
     Steel Landing Gear Axle, 1/8" x 1" length
     Plated Brass Dura-Collars, 1/8", DUB139
     Aluminum Wing Rod, .25" OD x 12" length K&S3045
     Brass Joiner Sleeve, 9/32" OD x 12" length K&S132
     Steel Incidence Pin Wire 1/8" x 3" length
     Bolts, 2-56 x 1/2" with Blind Nut and Washers, DUB125
     Wing Struts, 1/4 x 1/2" Streamlined Aluminum, K&S 1103
     Hinges, Nylon Small, pkg of 15, DUB119
     Tail Wheel, 3/8" dia. DUB38MTW
     Screws, 4 x 1/2" FH Wood Screws (6)

SGS 2-33A Price: $129.95

ORDERING INFORMATION

Aerosente sells classic and vintage glider and sailplane kits. We cater to those RC modelers who enjoy building as much as they enjoy flying. We do not sell "ready-to-fly" (RTF) or "almost-ready-to-fly" (ARF) kits. Our kits come with all the major structural parts laser cut or CNC routed, hardware and plans. You will need to buy the long stock (spars, stringers, leading and trailing edges) and wing/fuselage sheeting and covering. And of course you will supply the servos, and other on-board electronics.

All of our kits are hand picked and packed from parts we either fabricate ourselves or purchase from a small trusted group of suppliers and vendors. Each kit is unique and ships in 2-4 weeks. This is how to order a kit:

1. Send an email to bolt55@aerosente.com indicating the model and scale you would like to purchase. Also include your shipping address so we can calculate the shipping cost.

2. Upon receipt of your email we will issue you an invoice via Paypal for the cost of the kit, plus shipping and taxes if applicable. You can pay our invoice with any credit card - you do not have to be a Paypal member.

3. Upon receipt of your payment we will send a confirmation email indicating funds received and approximate ship date.

Aerosente guarantees each kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship. If any parts are missing from the kit or are damaged due to workmanship of the product, please notify Aerosente for a prompt replacement of damaged or missing part. This warranty does not cover parts damaged by shipping, use or modification. Aerosente's liability will not exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Aerosente does not control the assembly or materials used for final assembly, so no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for completed kits.

Please email us at bolt55@aerosente.com or call 816.331.8807 or 415.234.6757 if you have any questions or need assistance with ordering, we appreciate your business!

HISTORY

SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE:

Manufacturer: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation
Year First Flown: 1965 (prototype)
No. of Seats: 2
Wingspan: 15.54 m./51 ft.
Wing Area: 20.39 sq. m./219.5 sq.ft.
Aspect Ratio: 18:1
Airfoil: NACA 43012A
Empty Weight: 272 kg./600 lb.
Payload: 200 kg. / 440 lb.
Gross Weight: 472 kg./1,040 lb.
Wing Loading: 23.12 kg./ sq. m./4.73 lb./sq. ft.
Structure: Steel tube fuselage truss fabric-covered/1-srut-braced wings all aluminum with balanced upper and lower surface dive brakes; Fabric covered horizontal tail and rudder, All-aluminum vertical fin.
L/D Max: 23.72 kph/39 kt/45 mph
Min. Sink: 0.85 m/s/2.8 fps/1.66 kt 64 kph/35 kt/40 mph
Designer: Ernest Schweizer
No. Built: 570
No. In the U.S.: 360

The 2-33 was designed to succeed the 2-22 as something a little plusher and better performing, thereby making it easier to attract new students into soaring. The prototype 2-33 first flew in 1965 and volume production began in 1967. For the best part of the following 20 years, 2-33’s were mainstays in U.S. glider pilot training. It has an all-metal wing structure and steel tube fuselage with moving tail surfaces covered in Ceconite fabric. The spoilers are aerodynamically balanced. The A model, introduced in 1968, has a larger rudder. Subsequent minor offered as an FAA-approved homebuilders kit. The U.S. Air Force Academy operates 13 as the TG-4A. ATC.

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.

Comments

[Brian Chan]

Mike,

When will the 1:4 2-33A be available? I understand from Tom that Ren is building the beta kit.

Brian

[Bolt 55]

Hi Brian,

Target date of Aug 1 for the 1:4 scale 2-33a

[Kirt Blattenberger]

Greetings:

Does the short kit include the canopy and/or the formed nose cone? If not, are they available from any source because I do not have the capability to form them myself?

Thank-you

[Kirt Blattenberger]

Does anybody monitor this thread? I also sent an e-mail a week ago with the same question and have not received an answer, either.

[Bolt 55]

Sorry Kirt we do monitor these threads - I responded by email but sent it to Tom and not you doh! Here was the reply:

to Thomas Martin
date Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 9:16 PM
subject Re: A078 - Schweizer SGS 2-33a 1:8 Scale Short Kit
mailed-by gmail.com

hide details Jun 4 (6 days ago)


Reply

Follow up message
Hi Kirt,

The short kit price includes the canopy. You'll need to shape the nosecone from balsa block.

I have two kits in stock if you would like to order.

Thanks for your interest!
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On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 5:12 PM, Mike Smock wrote:

Mike Smock
Proprietor
Aerosente Glider Workshop
Balsa Wood Gliders/Sailplanes
NORCAL - 415.234.6757
bolt55@aerosente.com
www.aerosente.com

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From: "ModelAirplanes"
Date: June 4, 2009 4:49:40 PM PDT
To:
Subject: A078 - Schweizer SGS 2-33a 1:8 Scale Short Kit

June 4, 2009

Greetings:

Does the A078 - Schweizer SGS 2-33a 1:8 Scale short kit include the canopy and/or the formed nose cone? If not, are they available from any source because I do not have the capability to form them myself?

Thank-you



Sincerely,
Kirt Blattenberger
Airplanes and Rockets
www.AirplanesAndRockets.com
modelairplanes@earthlink.net
1639 Westwood Drive
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814-833-1967
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Balsa Wood Gliders/Sailplanes
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bolt55@aerosente.com
www.aerosente.com

[Alain Pascal Routhier]

Good day,
I am in terested in this 1/8 kitbut have a comment and a question or two.
- When I click on the
"Listed below are links to weblogs that reference A078 - Schweizer SGS 2-33a 1:8 Scale:" link it simply refresh this page? Do you have an actual build log for this kit?
- The kit description state:
"Servos Req'd: Optional rudder, elevator.
FUNCTIONS: RC Rudder, Elevator, Ailerons, Dive Brakes ", Does the kit include all the parts to build the ailerons, dive brake elevator & rudder??? Do the plan indicate or suggest which servos to use and other components?
- This will be my first build am I dreaming of being able to build this?
- what exactly is missing from a "short kit" to be able to complete the construction?
What would be the total cost?
I love your kits, I am thinking of also getting the Thermic70, and secretely dreaming of the SGU 1-7.
can you also reply to my email address?
Thank you,
Alain