Our beloved 1-26 (the Karmann Ghia of sailplanes) keeps busting inner tubes. Like every other flight! NOTE that there is nothing rough on the inside of the tire or rim. My thinking is that we have a mismatch between the tube and the tire. The are in fact of different sizes. I should have...

So, by now we should have chosen a new National Champion. Unfortunately, the SSA Website and the 1-26 Association Website are silent on that subject. It looks like they flew today, so I'm assuming there are scores. Anyone have the scoop?

I think there's a Nationals going on, but I'm not sure. The contest is over in two days, and so far no word on who's winning or even if there are scores. Anybody have any intel?

I'm a post-solo pre-rating glider student flying out of Littlefield, TX. I've just fairly recently started flying my clubs 1-26E (#663) and the wind noise while in flight is like standing next to a train. A lot louder than the rusty trusty 2-33 I've had all my training in. I'm wondering what...

Jim Neff had a nice wave flight out of Inyokern yesterday, OLC #1 for the day. Jim https://www.onlinecontest.org/olc-3.0/gliding/flightinfo.html?dsId=6275290

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Has anyone noticed the trend lately on price for a SGS 1-26? The prices seem to be going through the roof! Most of the recent offerings on W&W are over $8K, and many $10K+. I get that many have had a lot of hours put in restoring them and updating instruments, but really... Just a year or two...

I have been reading some of the stories of the 1-26 Championships of years past. The Mockler boys and others who went on to racing higher performance ships cut their teeth doing these highly competative races. Maybe some of you big wing boys (18-20m) might want to consider joining us for some...

Hello from Marfa in southwest Texas, USA. The Schweizer 1-26 sailplane played a role in the early development of Marfa, Texas as a Landmark of Soaring. Neil Armstrong earned his Silver C here in his Schweizer 1-26 (prior to his longer XC to the moon), and Wally Scott made some very long XC...

Anyone have a clue about getting results for the 1-26 Nats? Looks like posting the results has not been a priority. Daniel Sazhin has been posting reports but scores are not part of his report.

Would anyone be interested in creating a yearly event for 1-26s on or around January 26 ?

Hello! Were back to flying and I am beginning to want a sport canopy. Does anybody have a sport canopy that you are interested in selling? Thanks! -Colten Coughlin SGS 1-26B #358

The 1-26 sweepstakes is a contest set up by the association in order to encourage cross country flights in the 1-26. It ranges from beginners (Bronze class) to experts holding a Gold badge or higher (Gold class). Here are the winners for this year. You can find the rules and info...

Our club has a 1-26 open trailer. I am not sure but I think it an original Schweitzer trailer. Do you think that this trailer can haul a 2-22? Thank you for your help. Randy Auburg

I would like to put out all call to all the clubs out there who still operate a 1-26. If you have new members just getting started with an interest in cross country soaring, your lowly club 1-26 can be a real economical tool for them. The 1-26 Association has numerous awards to incentivize xc...

How do these aircraft compare as far as ease of learning to fly it? Any unusual traits that a new pilot should be wary of? Fred

Hi guys, I recently purchased a 126 a serial number 0 0 6 it has been stored for a very long time and probably has the original Tire still on it I am looking for a 4.00 / 4.80 -4 tire and tube. Ive tried the 126 News Group with no luck they won't approve my listing yet it's been a couple of weeks...

Does anyone know if it is safe, assuming you are properly trained in aerobatics, to perform loops, rolls and inverted flying in a 1-26E? Glider is rated at +5.3 -3.3 Gs

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I'm trying to find out if there is a 1-26E Sport Canopy (or factory drawings) for a 1-26E model. Les Schweizer is looking, but in the meantime If you've got any idea / leads of where I could find either I'd appreciate the help. I couldn't find much phone / email contact info for the...