Schweizer 1-34 Performance Summary

The data on this page are gathered from the factory published owner's manual and are deemed to be correct.
However, it is the pilots sole responsibility to verify and fly the aircraft within the limits of factory published information.

Weight and Balance
Empty Weight	622 lbs.
Maximum Weight	840 lbs.
Maximum Pilot Weight*	218 lbs.

* Important - Weight of pilot must keep nose on ground when nose is pushed down.
Pilot must carry sufficient ballast to keep nose on the ground when nose is pushed down
with the pilot sitting in the seat.

Air Speeds
Maximum Speed calm air	Vne	115 Kts
Maximum Speed to Deploy Spoilers	V	115 Kts
Maneuvering Speed	Va	69 Kts
Recomended Aerotow Speed	Vt	48-52 Kts
Stall Speed	Vs	31-33 Kts

True airspeed is greater than indicated at altitude. Vne decreases according to the following table.

Vne
Altitude	0-6500'	10,000'	13,000'	16,000'	19,000'
Vne	115 Kts	109 Kts	103 Kts	97 Kts	91 Kts

Performance
Speeds to Fly
Minimum Sink	43 Kts
Best L/D ~33/1	48 Kts

Chart: Compliments of Greater Boston Soaring Club