On Monday, January 5, 2015 11:08:51 AM UTC-5, WB wrote:
There used to be a 1-36 drone out at Edwards. They had a 1-36 and a PIK motorglider sitting in the NASA hangar. Seems like the 1-36 was flown both with and without a pilot. I think I remember seeing a picture of the 1-36 flying (falling) with a "dethermalizer" tailplane setup for high angles of attack research.

Ah, found a picture of the NASA 1-36. It was used for deep stall research.. Here's the url:

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstron...l#.VKq2dydEWLk

The highly modified Schweizer 1-36 NASA used for deep stall research is now at the National Soaring Museum. It's in poor condition and therefore not currently on display. We have photos and videos of it in flight, piloted by Einar Enevoldson.