The Moore SS-1 is an American high-wing, single seat, FAI Standard Class glider that was designed and constructed by Arien C. Moore of Sweet Home, Oregon.[1][2][3]
| SS-1 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Glider |
| National origin | United States |
| Designer | Arien C. Moore |
| First flight | 1966 |
| Introduction | 1966 |
| Status | sole example in the US Southwest Soaring Museum |
| Primary user | Arien C. Moore |
| Number built | One |
Design and development
editMoore built the SS-1 over a period of just under three years, completing it in 1966, with assistance from his wife and son.[1][2]
The SS-1 is of predominantly aluminium construction, with the wing partly covered with sheet aluminium and partly with doped aircraft fabric covering. The aircraft also has some fiberglass fairings. The entire aircraft is flush riveted, except the aft fuselage. The cantilever semi-tapered wing is of a 48.1 ft (14.7 m) span and employs a NACA 65-618 airfoil. The wing features DFS-style dive brakes. The landing gear is a fixed monowheel that is faired. The cockpit canopy is optional and the aircraft can be flown open cockpit.[1][2][4]
The aircraft cost just under US$3000 to complete in 1966. It was donated to the US Southwest Soaring Museum, where it is on display.[2]
Operational history
editThe SS-1 was featured on the cover of the Soaring Society of America's January 1974 issue of Soaring Magazine.[2]
The builder made several flights to 18,000 ft (5,486 m) and as far as 200 mi (321.9 km) in the SS-1.[2]
Aircraft on display
editSpecifications (SS-1)
editData from Sailplane Directory and Soaring[1][2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 48.1 ft (14.7 m)
- Wing area: 121 sq ft (11.2 m2)
- Aspect ratio: 20:1
- Airfoil: NACA 65-618
- Empty weight: 486 lb (220 kg)
- Gross weight: 690 lb (313 kg)
Performance
- Maximum glide ratio: 30:1 at 60 mph (97 km/h)
- Rate of sink: 132 ft/min (0.67 m/s) at 50 mph (80 km/h)
- Wing loading: 5.7 lb/sq ft (28 kg/m2)
See also
editRelated lists
References
edit- ^ a b c d Activate Media (2006). "SS-1 Moore". Archived from the original on May 7, 2002. Retrieved June 2, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g Said, Bob: 1983 Sailplane Directory, Soaring Magazine, page 49. Soaring Society of America November 1983. USPS 499-920
- ^ Federal Aviation Administration (June 2011). "Make / Model Inquiry Results". Retrieved June 2, 2011.
- ^ Lednicer, David (2010). "The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage". Archived from the original on April 20, 2010. Retrieved June 2, 2011.
- ^ US Southwest Soaring Museum (2010). "Sailplanes, Hang Gliders & Motor Gliders". Retrieved May 24, 2011.