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I finally got to make the first flight in my new 1-26B, serial number 299 on March 1, 2026 at Chilhowee Gliderport in Tennessee (my home airport). I made two flights that day. The first was 19 minutes and I released at 3200 AGL…basically a quick shakedown to see how it handled since I have never flown a 1-26 before this flight. You know, the…Read More
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After attending the 2025 1-26 Championships at the Merlin Airport, I knew the 1-26 was for me. So, I started my quest to find one upon my return home to Tennessee. I figured a D or E model would be my only real choice as I’m on the heavier side and felt these would have the best useful load. I didn’t think it would take very long to find one,…Read More
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I would like to reach out to the community for detailed pictures of cockpit seating/flooring and instrument panels arrangements of A,B,C models as in undergoing the restoration of A model s/n 054 I don’t have any reference to such as there was nothing inside the cockpit area when I started this restoration. Any info, and pics would greatly be a…Read More
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David if you happen to be a Facebook user here is a great resource for help: https://www.facebook.com/groups/126gliderpilots/
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Great pics. Are you interested in competing in the 2026 1-26 Championships next year in Hinckley, IL May 13-20? Please pre-register here: https://tinyurl.com/2026ChampsPoll