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18-763: TG-4 may refer to: Schweizer SGS 2-33 , a glider used by the United States Air Force Academy, by 1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation Laister-Kauffman TG-4 , a glider used by the United States Army Air Force in World War II Naval Aircraft Factory TG-4 , a United States Navy seaplane prototype Olympus Tough TG-4 , a weatherised digital compact camera by Olympus Corporation See also [ edit ] TG4 ,

36-464: A fiberglass nose cone and a one-piece molded front canopy. Access to the rear seat is via door on the right-hand side. Instruments are fitted in the front cockpit only. Most 2-33s have a four-position bungee trim system, with aircraft starting with serial number 500 equipped with a "ratchet-lock trim". The United States Air Force Academy operated 13 2-33s as the TG-4A until they were replaced by

54-488: A kit is designated Model SGS-2-33AK. These K models will be eligible for an airworthiness certificate when accompanied by an affidavit certifying that the glider is constructed in exact accordance with the approved drawings and manual, and that the parts and materials furnished by the manufacturer in the kit have been used; and further when the following inspections have been satisfactorily passed: (a) An inspection for workmanship, materials, and conformity before any covering

72-632: A public service broadcaster for Irish language speakers in Ireland and Northern Ireland [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title formed as a letter–number combination. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=TG-4&oldid=767302583 " Category : Letter–number combination disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

90-427: A welded steel tube fuselage covered in aircraft fabric. The single-spar, aluminum structure wings are tapered from mid-span and feature top and bottom balanced divebrakes. The wings are covered in aluminum stressed skin. The tailplane and elevator are made from welded steel tube covered in aircraft fabric. The vertical fin is aluminum stressed skin construction, while the rudder is fabric-covered. The 2-33 has

108-667: Is a 2-33A on display at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum . Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1988-89, Pre-Course Information Package for Glider Candidates General characteristics Performance Related lists Cayuta, New York Cayuta is a town in Schuyler County , New York , United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 508. The Town of Cayuta occupies

126-479: Is applied. (All woodwork may be sealed.) (b) A final inspection of the completed glider. (c) Check of flight characteristics. The 2-33 type certificate is currently held by K & L Soaring of Cayuta, New York who now provide all parts and support for the Schweizer line of sailplanes. The 2-33 was designed to be rugged, easy to maintain and with a high degree of crashworthiness . The 2-33 has

144-585: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Schweizer SGS 2-33 The 2-33 was designed to replace the Schweizer 2-22 , from which it was derived. The aircraft first flew in 1965 and production was started in 1967. Production was completed in 1981. From its introduction until the late 1980s, the 2-33 was the main training glider used in North America. The SGU 2-22 two-seat training glider

162-571: The Susquehanna River . As of the census of 2000, there were 545 people, 212 households, and 161 families residing in the town. The population density was 26.8 inhabitants per square mile (10.3/km ). There were 233 housing units at an average density of 11.5 per square mile (4.4/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 96.15% White , 1.10% African American , 0.37% Native American , 0.55% from other races , and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of

180-733: The TG-10B ( L-23 Super Blanik ) in 2002. The USAFA TG-4s were all donated to other US government agencies, such as the Civil Air Patrol or to aviation museums. Under the 1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation system the USAF 2-33 was designated as the TG-4A. This can cause confusion with a World War II training glider made by Laister-Kauffman and used by the United States Army Air Forces from 1941 to 1947. The Laister-Kauffman LK-10A also bore

198-520: The 1-26's two seat transition trainer. SGU 2-22 production was ended at serial number 258 in 1967 to commence production of the new model. The SGS 2-33, indicating Schweizer Glider, Sailplane, 2 Seats, Model 33 , was designed by Ernest Schweizer. The aircraft was a derivative of the 2-22, which in turn was based on the SGU 1-7 single place glider of 1937. The 2-33 retained the 2-22 and 1-7's metal wing, single spar and single strut arrangement. The 2-33

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216-407: The average family size was 2.90. In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males. The median income for a household in the town

234-623: The designation TG-4A, but from an earlier USAAF designation system. There were 254 SGS 2-33s registered in the US as of November 2017, including: There were 93 SGS 2-33s registered in Canada as of November 2017, including: The SGS 2-33 remains popular with glider schools, the largest operator is the Air Cadet League of Canada with a fleet of 79 2-33s and 2-33As as of 2022. Caesar Creek Soaring Club operates 2 2-33A's as of 2024. There

252-406: The population. There were 212 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and

270-502: The same year, Schuyler County was created, and Cayuta was included in the new county. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 20.3 square miles (53 km ), all land. The western, southern and eastern town lines border Chemung County , and the northern town line borders primarily Tompkins County . Cayuta Creek is an important stream in the town, flowing southeast toward

288-662: The southeastern corner of the county and is northeast of Elmira. It is part of the Elmira Metropolitan Statistical Area . The first pioneers arrived circa 1798 near the community of Cayuta. The town was created from part of the Town of Spencer ( Tioga County ) in 1824, before the formation of Schuyler County. The size was increased in 1854 by the addition of parts of two other towns: Catharine and Erin (then both in Chemung County ). In

306-464: Was introduced in 1945 and quickly became the most popular training glider in the USA. By the early 1960s it became obvious to Schweizer Aircraft that a replacement for the 2-22 was needed. At that time the single seat Schweizer SGS 1-26 was becoming very popular for one-design competition flying. The company realized that the new trainer should have similar performance to the 1-26, in order to be used as

324-622: Was manufactured in three variants and remained in production for 14 years. Production was only curtailed when demand dropped off due to the import of higher-performance two-place sailplanes from Europe. The 2-33 received type certificate G3EA on 10 February 1967. A number of 2-33s were delivered as kits to the purchaser and designated as SGS 2-33AK. These were accepted by the Federal Aviation Administration as certified aircraft and not amateur-builts , subject to conditions: Each Model SGS 2-33A glider assembled from

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