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.

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.

Steinruck SCS-1

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.

Steinruck SCS-1

Operational history

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

Steinruck SCS-1

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

Specifications (SCS-1)

See also

References

1950s United States sailplanes

Homebuilt aircraft

Aircraft first flown in 1959

V-tail aircraft