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Incorporated in the State of Minnesota: CLEAR SKY LLC |
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Paul Remde in N135EX Prior happy owner His best 1-35c Flight ... Note the blue-tinted canopy ...
nice on hot days |
This website describes the 1-35c sailplane owned by Clear Sky LLC; plus, associated aluminum trailer, oxygen tank, battery and other miscellaneous items. The 15 meter wing span provides an L/D of 1/36 with a minimum sink of 2.2 fps at 45 mph. Negative-flap settings provide a very fast final glide yet positive-flap settings enable low speeds for very effective thermalling and landing. Aerobatic.
The custom-built aluminum trailer is a full-length, spring-loaded, pop-up-top which allows full access to the cockpit without removing the fuselage or wings. The trailer tows nicely behind sports cars. The glossy red Imron finish is lots of fun, especially at large contests ... when you fly over the local shopping center, even the non-contestants know it's you.
This sailplane has been routinely and comfortably used by tall pilots, I'm 74 inches tall. (Note: a fat behind will increase one's seated height significantly.) Seat adjustment and a thick, comfortable cushion, make it fine for a 68" pilot and probably much shorter. Tons of hip room. Visibility on approach, with flaps, is outstanding, as the approach attitude is very nose-low. Once seated, all of the controls "fall nicely to the hand". Trim is a semi-automatic squeeze lever on joystick. The 1-35c flap lever is the newer style single-lever vs the earlier 1-35 dual-lever version.
Amazingly, co-owner Adkins has noticed that immediately after take-off, there is about one more inch of head room. (Is this Einstein's theory of relativity at work?)
This sailplane type is actively supported by and excellent website by Tom Rent and owners:
Itemized list of items owned by the LLC:
| LLC Limited Liability Corporation (State of Minnesota) Sailplane Trailer |
Terra Radio TX 760D Audio Variometer Ball Electric CamelBak water bag* Barograph* * not included |
Seat and Cushions Thick padded Thin G-foam for tall pilots Both upholstered Adjustable seat Oxygen tank Miscellaneous |
Specifications:
| Schweizer 1-35c Single Place all-aluminum sailplane Wing span: 15 meters Model Number: SGS 1-35C Gross Weight: 660 pounds |
L/D:
1/36 VNE: 139 Minimum sink: 2.2 fps at 45 mph Flaps: -8 degrees to +75 degrees -25 degrees for thermalling Braking: Disk brakes, very effective Nose skid For more details on typical 1-35 sailplanes: |
Finish: Deep glossy red Dupont Imron 1980 Looks great, some chips Canopy Wing Tip Skids |
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This view shows: Front hinged tinted canopy Wing-tip skid Fuselage stand with wheels Note: Easy access to the back of the instrument panel Easy to step in and sit down |
| Instrument Panel Audio Variometer Terra radio Photo to be replaced with better shot |
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| Cockpit view Note Lnav gear moved to next plane by earlier partner. Demonstrates the space for electronics. Flap lever shown |
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Removable tray holds water, battery and barograph
<---Note: battery removed for charging Complete description of Accessory Tray [click here] |
