Operational History
The club members taught themselves to fly using the glider launched by shock cord. They enlisted the aid of local children to pull the shock cord, but after the novelty appeal wore off, they had difficulties finding sufficient people for bungee launching. They switched to auto-tow using a Ford Model A to pull the shock cord. This method allowed higher flights.
The SGP 1-1 was flown extensively during the summer of 1930, although the total flying time for the year was less than one hour.
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