Word: two-seater
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Dates: during 1973-1973
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Leisurely Speeds. Schweizer turns out over 100 sailplanes a year. About half are the two-seat model 2-33, used primarily by flying schools and clubs for training (cost: $7,750). Schweizer also produces the popular single seater in this country, the medium-performance 1-26 (about $6,000). Competition flying is still dominated by German fiber-glass models, such as the AS-W 17, Nimbus, Kestrel and Cirrus, featuring long, albatross-like wings for higher performance. They fetch between $11,000 and $20,000. A beginner usually spends $400-$500 on lessons, though membership in a club...
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