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TEAM TUSKEGEE

Team Tuskegee. A three-ship motorglider formation team that's exciting, economical, and like no other act at your airshow.
Country/AreaUnited States
Company Emailsteve@airspeedonline.com
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Company phone248-470-7944
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Q1: What is Team Tuskegee's primary aircraft?
A1: The primary aircraft used by Team Tuskegee is the Schweizer SGM 2-37, also known as the TG-7A.

Q2: How many Schweizer SGM 2-37s were produced in total?
A2: A grand total of 12 Schweizer SGM 2-37s were produced, with six going to the US Air Force Academy.

Q3: What is the maximum gross weight of the TG-7A aircraft?
A3: The maximum gross weight of the TG-7A aircraft is 1,850 pounds.

Q4: How many passengers can the TG-7A seat?
A4: The TG-7A seats two side by side.

Q5: What is the cargo capacity of the TG-7A's rear compartment?
A5: The rear compartment has a payload allotment of up to 100 pounds, which can be carried in a large zippered bag suspended from the cross-bracing.

Q6: What type of engine does the TG-7A have?
A6: The TG-7A is equipped with a Lycoming O-235-L2C engine that develops 112 hp at 2,600 rpm at sea level.

Q7: How much fuel can the TG-7A hold in its single fuel tank?
A7: The single fuel tank holds 14.2 gallons of usable fuel.

Q8: What is the glide ratio of the TG-7A aircraft?
A8: The glide ratio of the TG-7A aircraft is 29:1.

Q9: What is the minimum sink speed of the TG-7A aircraft?
A9: The minimum sink speed of the TG-7A aircraft is 3.16 feet/sec.

Q10: Where are three of the original TG-7As now operated by the Tuskegee Airmen Glider Club?
A10: Three of the original TG-7As were transferred to the Tuskegee Airmen Museum in Detroit and are now operated by the Tuskegee Airmen Glider Club.

Q11: What is the aspect ratio of the TG-7A's wings?
A11: The wings have a 17.9 aspect ratio.

Q12: How much does it cost to fly the TG-7A aircraft per hour, assuming proper leaning and 100LL avgas?
A12: It costs between five and six gallons per hour of 100LL avgas, which is near enough to what you'd expect for a C-152.
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