The 1-34 and 1-34R (retractable gear model) both have max gross weights
of 840 lbs. The empty weight of the 1-34 is 570 lbs providing a a max
useful load of 270 lbs. Add a battery, more than basic instruments, a
radio, transponder, and a oxygen system and you are going to end up with
a payload of ~240 lbs for the pilot. That's still a healthy number.

The 1-34R has an empty weight of 595 providing a max useful load of 245
lbs. Adding equipment thereto and the practical pilot weight could drop
into the 215 lb area. Counts me out.

When you find one, get a copy of that particular glider's current W&B to
see what the real empty weight and CG are. In addition to equipment,
repairs can add extra pounds, further diminishing the max pilot weight.

If you want a copy of the aircraft manual in a pdf file, send me an email.

pdbatgcidotnet


On 9/11/2010 2:27 PM, RN wrote:
Our club is considering an SGS 1-34 as an addition to the fleet and is
interested in the max pilot weight capability. It looks like the
handbook numbers are quite high, but we would appreciate any real
world inputs from 1-34 pilots or owners.


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Pete Brown
Anchorage Alaska

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