Schweizer SGS 1-29

In the mid-1950s the SGS 1-23 was in full production and through successive models was performing very well in competition. By 1957 the development of fiberglass-reinforced plastic affected the production of many sporting goods, such as boats and fishing rods. Schweizer Aircraft thought it was only a matter of time before a fiberglass sailplane was produced. This concern was borne out in 1965, when two German fiberglass sailplanes were entered in the world championships. • Schweizer 2-27 • Schweizer 7-28 • Schweizer SGS 1-29 Of these, only the SGS 1-29 proceeded to prototype stage. ==Design and development==

The 1-29 was constructed using a modified SGS 1-23G fuselage. New wings were built for the aircraft to determine if better laminar flow could be achieved on a metal wing. ==Operational history==

The 1-29 was flown in at least three US national competitions by Paul A Schweizer, Bill Ivans and Tom Smith. ==Aircraft on display==

Once the 1-29 test program was complete, the aircraft was donated to the National Soaring Museum where it is currently listed as being in storage. ==Specifications==