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This is, without a doubt, one of the most unique items that I have ever offered on Ebay. I bought it some time ago from a former employee with the company. It is an old aluminum model of the famous Schweitzer glider mounted to an old wooden desk organizer. On the base t is an old label featuring the famous "Schweitzer" name and logo. The glider itself has a wingspan of 11 1/2" and it measures 6" from nose to tail. It is in excellent condition and with the base, it stands 9" tall.

Now for a little history of the company. The Schweizer Aircraft Corporation, located in Horseheads, New York, was incorporated in 1939 by three Schweizer brothers, who built their first glider in 1930. Primarily a manufacturer of sailplanes and helicopters, Schweizer is now a diversified aerospace company. Previously the oldest privately-owned aircraft company in the United States, Schweizer signed an agreement in August 2004 to be acquired by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation of Stratford, Connecticut. Schweizer primarily produces light, piston-engined helicopters for use in utility and flight-training roles. The Schweizer 300CBi is one of the most widely-used training helicopters in the world, eclipsed only by the Robinson R22. The popularity of Schweizer helicopters for training purposes has risen in recent years due to Federal Aviation Administration regulations concerning the use of the Robinson R22 in a training environment. Schweizer is perhaps known best for its popular line of gliders (sailplanes), the earliest of which (the model SGP 1-1) was produced in 1930. Although very few of the early gliders were built, later models gained popularity, such as the SGS 2-8 and 2-12, which were adopted by the U.S. Army Air Corps for training as the TG-2 and TG-3, respectively. In the 1960s the Schweizer Aircraft Corporation designed and manufactured its line of most popular gliders, including the SGS 2-33, which to this day is the most popular training glider in use in the United States. Because it is easy to fly, of simple construction, and quite rugged and forgiving of a lot of abuse, it serves its role as a trainer very well. The 2-33 was adopted by the United States Air Force Academy as the TG-4, for use in introductory airmanship training. The Academy used over a dozen such gliders until 2002 when they were replaced by more modern sailplanes. The Royal Canadian Air Cadets continue to operate a fleet of over fifty 2-33's. Other popular Schweizer gliders include the single-seat SGS 1-26 and the two-seat 2-32, both of which can be found in many soaring clubs and in private ownership across the United States. In partnership with Teledyne Ryan, Schweizer is developing the RQ-8 Fire Scout helicopter UAV. Schweizer is currently in development of Sikorsky's X-2 Demonstrator, a prototype aircraft using dual mounted rotor blades with a tail rotor perpendicular to the station-line of the aircraft for extra forward thrust.Thank you.

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Any questions? Just E-mail me for a prompt response. As with all the items I sell, I would be most welcome to arrange local pick up in order to save you the shipping costs. Shipping on this item will be a flat $10.00 in the continental US via USPS first class mail. I'll be most happy to combine winning shipments to save money for you on shipping! Please remember that Insurance is not included and is recommended on all items for your benefit. YOUR COMPLETE SATISFACTION IS MY GOAL. IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE NOT PLEASED WITH YOUR PURCHASE, SIMPLY RETURN IT FOR A FULL REFUND OF YOUR WINNING BID AMOUNT. International bidders will pay actual postage and a modest handling charge. I take my obligation as a quality seller very seriously. I accept credit cards Money Orders, Cash (sent at your own risk) and personal checks are also welcome. Paypal is the...

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