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A Canadian Air Cadets SZD-50-3 Puchacz glider on the grass, ready for training flights.
Tom Johnston
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Spotter's notes
First glider on the flight line in the morning
Aircraft identity
Registration
C-GCSK
ICAO Type
GLID
Model
SGS 2-33A
Manufacturer
Schweizer Aircraft
Airline
Royal Canadian Air Cadets
Livery
Royal Canadian Air Cadets
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
None (Glider; no engine)
Thrust
0 kN (unpowered)
Wingspan
16.0 m
Length
8.13 m
Height
2.01 m
MTOW
500 kg
Range
Glide ratio approx 23:1 (range depends on release altitude)
Capacity
2 (pilot instructor/passenger)
Cruise Speed
Typically 64â80 km/h (best glide around 61 km/h)
Noise Rating
Silent â unpowered glider
Location
Airport Code
YJN/CYJN
Airport Name
St Jean Airport
Runway
11
Camera
Device
iPhone 13