SGS 2-33 (Total: 86, Canadian: 86, Group 28)

Schweizer SGS 2-33

Source: Wikipedia (Public Domain)
Schweizer SGS 2-33A used for training in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets gliding program

The Schweizer SGS 2-33 is an American two-seat, high-wing, strut-braced, training glider that was built by Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira, New York. 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 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 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 was designed to be rugged, easy to maintain and with a high degree of crashworthiness. The 2-33 has 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 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". Wikipedia

Wikipedia Wikipedia Schweizer SGS 2-33

SGS 2-33 ,

m/d 2-33

c/n 384

Built and imported in 1975.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1982-January-01 Sold as Surplus Sold 2019-08-20

SGS 2-33 ,

m/d 2-33

c/n 108

Built and imported in 1968. Previous owners included Club Vol A Voile de Quebec, of Quebec City, from 1973 or earlier to 1994, as CF-XGX; D. Foster of Kamloops, BC from 1994 to 1997, as C-FXGX; and the Southern Interior Soaring Association of Penticton, BC from 1997 to 1999. First based at Penticton, BC. Based at CFB Comox, BC when latest Certificate of Registration was issued on 3 June 2006.
last update: 2024-September-22

SGS 2-33 ,

m/d 2-33

c/n 142

Built and imported in 1969. First Canadian owner was Belleville Flying Club of Belleville, Ontario, from 14 April 1969 to 1999. Then to Erin Soaring Association of Bramalea, Ontario from 1999 to 2003. Based at Gimli and Brandon, Manitoba. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 28 July 2006.
last update: 2024-September-22

SGS 2-33 , SGS 2-33A

m/d 2-33A

c/n 110

Built in 1968, imported in 1971. Registered to the Montreal Soaring Council of St. Laurent, Quebec from 4 May 1971 to 10 July 1997, based at Hawkesury, Ontario. To Association De Vol A Voile Champlain Inc. of Boucherville, Quebec 3 September 1997 to 29 October 2002. Based at St-Dominique, Québec with the Air Cadets. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 18 May 2004. Damaged when it became airborne, unmanned, when it encountered a 40 knot wind gust while being towed to tie downs at St-Jean, Quebec on 19 June 2006. Aircraft lifted both wing walkers, who dropped off at about 5 feet. Aircraft broke tow rope, continued up to about 50 feet, landed inverted.
last update: 2024-September-22

SGS 2-33 , SGS 2-33A

m/d 2-33A

c/n 248

Built in 1972, imported to Canada in 1998. Based at Summerside, PEI. Damaged in hard landing following aborted auto tow take off at Summerside, PEI on 27 September 2003. Aborted due to perceived slow acceleration of tow car, no injuries. Assessed as Category D on site, revised to Category B after inspection at CFB Greenwood, NS discovered bent axle and bent fuselage tubing near the axle attach points.
last update: 2024-September-22

SGS 2-33 , SGS 2-33A

m/d 2-33A

c/n 263

Imported in 2004. Based at Gimli, Manitoba. Severely damaged in landing short at the Pineview Airpark near Kakabeka Falls, Ontario on 6 September 2009. Rebuilt, registered to Air Cadet League of Canada Ontario, based at Trenton (Mountain View) Oct 2022.
last update: 2024-September-22

SGS 2-33 , SGS 2-33A

m/d 2-33A

c/n 254

Built in 1972, imported in 1992. Based at CFB Greenwood, NS. Note that this registration was reused for company number 247 .
last update: 2024-September-22
   1992-June-30 Registration Cancelled Air Cadet Registration cancelled 2019-08-20

SGS 2-33 , SGS 2-33A

m/d 2-33A

c/n 522

Built in 1978. Previous Canadian owners included the Base Borden Soaring Group, CFB Borden, Ontario fro 1980 to 28 April 2004.
last update: 2024-September-22

SGS 2-33 , SGS 2-33A

m/d 2-33A

c/n 424

Built and imported in 1976. Original Canadian owner was the Sosa Gliding Club 1976 to 28 August 2001, based at Rockton, Ontario. Now based at CFB Comox, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22

SGS 2-33 ,

m/d 2-33

c/n 471

Built and imported in 1977. Based at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
last update: 2024-September-22
   2004-April-14 Registration Cancelled Registration cancelled and aircraft deleted from register. 2019-08-20

SGS 2-33 ,

m/d 2-33

c/n 317

Built and imported in 1974. Still registered to Air Cadet League in December 1976. Later owners included York Soaring Ltd. from 14 March 1979 to 31 October 1988, and York Soaring Association from 21 November 1988.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1979-June-30 Sold as Surplus Sold 2019-08-20

SGS 2-33 , SGS 2-33A

m/d 2-33A

c/n 145

Built in 1969, imported in 1970. Previous owners included London Soaring Association of Dorchester, Ontario, registered as CF-ABQ by 1976. Based at Embro, Ontario. Their last registration, as C-FABQ, cancelled on 1 February 2002. First Air Cadet registration issued on 22 April 2002. Based at CFB Comox, BC. Latest Air Cadet registration issued on 30 June 2006.
last update: 2024-September-22
   2002-February-01 Sold as Surplus Sold to Air Cadet League Of Canada, British Columbia Provincial Committee 2019-08-20

SGS 2-33 ,

m/d 2-33

c/n 388

Built and imported in 1975.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1990-April-04 to Civil Register Canadian Aircraft deleted from Canadian civil register 2019-08-20

SGS 2-33 ,

m/d 2-33

c/n 388

Built and imported in 1976.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1982-January-01 to Civil Register Canadian Aircraft deleted from Canadian civil register 2019-08-20

SGS 2-33 ,

m/d 2-33

c/n 379

Built and imported c.1975
last update: 2024-September-22
   1982-January-01 to Civil Register Canadian Aircraft deleted from Canadian civil register 2019-08-20

SGS 2-33 ,

m/d 2-33

c/n 268

Imported in 1973. Off Canadian register by 1982
last update: 2024-September-22
   1982-January-01 Registration Cancelled Air Cadet registration cancelled 2019-08-20

SGS 2-33 , SGS 2-33A

m/d 2-33A

c/n 418

Built in 1975, imported after 1993. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 27 October 2004. Based at CFD Mountain View, Ontario, stored there winter of 2005 / 2006. On display at CFB Trenton air show in July 2009. On display at Borden air show in June 2012.
last update: 2024-September-22

SGS 2-33 , SGS 2-33A

m/d 2-33A

c/n 382

Built and imported in 1975. Original Canadian owner was Base Borden Soaring Group at CFB Borden, Ontario from 30 May 1975 to 25 July 1995. Registered as based at Trenton, Ontario. Stored at CFD Mountain View, winter of 2005 / 2006. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 9 January 2007.
last update: 2024-September-22

SGS 2-33 , SGS 2-33A

m/d 2-33A

c/n 170

Built in 1970, imported in 1974. Previous owners included Cu-Nim Gliding Club of Calgary Alberta in 1976; the Regina Gliding and Soaring Club to 1982; and the Winnipeg Gliding Club from 1982 to 17 January 1996. Based at CFD Mountain View, stored there winter of 2005 / 2006. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 9 January 2007. Operational at Brantford, Ontario in April 2009. In use at CFD Mountain View in October 2010. Seen at open house at Trenton in June 2011. On display at Borden air show in June 2012.
last update: 2024-September-22

SGS 2-33 , SGS 2-33A

m/d 2-33A

c/n 427

Built and imported in 1976. Original Canadian owner was the Sosa Gliding Club 1976 to 21 August 2001, based at Rockton, Ontario. Now based at CFD Mountain View, Ontario. Category B damage following hard landing from high approach at Picton, Ontario on 24 July 2003. No injuries. Stored at CFD Mountain View, winter of 2005 / 2006. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 9 January 2007.
last update: 2024-September-22

SGS 2-33 , SGS 2-33A

m/d 2-33A

c/n 343

Built in 1974, imported to Canada same year. Previously owned by the York Soaring Association, their last registration cancelled on 23 August 2006. Reported based at St.-Jean -sur-Richelieu, Quebec. Damaged beyond economical repair on 6 September 2008, during attempted forced landing at Lachute Municipal Airport, Quebec. Practicing tow cable break procedures, cable released too early. Aircraft attempted 180 degree turn to land back at airfield, wing tip contacted ground during turn.
last update: 2024-September-22

SGS 2-33 , SGS 2-33A

m/d 2-33A

c/n 155

Built in 1969, imported to Canada same year. Operated by Ottawa Board of Education up until about 1976, from Pendleton, Ontario. Then owned by the Rideau Valley Soaring School of Kars, Ontario, first as CF-ABE by 1976, their last registration as C-FABE cancelled on 10 October 1985. To the Central Ontario Soaring Association of Peterborough, Ontario from 9 May 1986 to 9 May 2005. Based at CFB Trenton or CFD Mountain View, Ontario from August 2005.
last update: 2024-September-22

SGS 2-33 ,

m/d 2-33

c/n 85

Built in 1968, imported in 1970. First registered to Montreal Soaring Council on 7 May 1970 as CF-DWB. Their registration cancelled on 8 July 1997, by which time it was marked C-FDWB. To Association De Vol A Voile Champlain Inc. of Boucherville, Quebec 3 September 1997 to 12 September 2002. Based as St-Dominique, Quebec. Latest Certificate of Registration issued to Air Cadets on 15 April 2003.
last update: 2024-September-22

SGS 2-33 , SGS 2-33A

m/d 2-33A

c/n 245

Built in 1972, imported in 2004. Based at Mountain View, Ontario. Based at North Bay, Ontario in October 2009. In use at CFD Mountain View in October 2010.
last update: 2024-September-22

SGS 2-33 , SGS 2-33A

m/d 2-33A

c/n 124

Built in 1968, imported in 1971. Registered as CF-QMH to the Edmonton Soaring Club on 13 August 1971, based at Chipman, Alberta. Their last registration, as C-FQMH, cancelled on 4 April 2005. Based at Netook, Alberta.
last update: 2024-September-22

SGS 2-33 , SGS 2-33A

m/d 2-33A

c/n 275

Built in 1973, imported in 2004. Based at St. Peters, NS.
last update: 2024-September-22

SGS 2-33 ,

m/d 2-33

c/n 73

Built and imported in 1968. Previous owners included Alberni Valley Soaring Association of Port Alberni, BC from 11 May 1971 to 8 August 2003, as CF-WMT. First registered to Air Cadets as CF-WMT. Based at CFB Comox, BC. Registered as C-FWMT by 10 March 2004, when latest Certificate of Registration was issued.
last update: 2024-September-22

SGS 2-33 , SGS 2-33A

m/d 2-33A

c/n 267

Built and imported in 1973. Previous owner was Rideau Gliding Club of Kingston, Ontario from 4 April 1973 to 20 January 2000. Based at CFD Mountain View, Ontario. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 29 January 2007.
last update: 2024-September-22

SGS 2-33 CFARD, SGS 2-33A

s/n CFARD

m/d 2-33A

c/n 272

C-FARD

Built in 1973, imported in 1988. Previous owners included D. and R. Trudel of Quebec, their registration cancelled on 17 August 1994. Based at St-Jean, Quebec. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 15 April 2003. Damaged during wing low landing at grass strip near Trois-Rivieres, Quebec on 31 October 2004. Accident report cited hurried take off into "challenging wind conditions", without proper briefing.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1994-August-17 Sold as Surplus Sold to La Ligue Des Cadets De L'Air Du Canada (Quebec). 2019-08-20
   1994-October-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 211 | 2005 222 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CFCIV, SGS 2-33A

s/n CFCIV

m/d 2-33A

c/n 230

C-FCIV

Built in 1971, imported in 1972. Previous owners included D. McDonald of Brampton, Ontario. This registration, as CF-CIV, cancelled on 24 November 1983. Always registered as C-FCIV with Air Cadets. Based at CFD Mountain View, Ontario. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 8 January 2007.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1997-February-14 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 211 | 2005 218 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CFDUH, SGS 2-33A

s/n CFDUH

m/d 2-33A

c/n 166

C-FDUH

Built in 1969, imported in 1973. Based at St. Hubert, Quebec. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 15 April 2004.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-June-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 211 | 2005 220 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CFDXP,,

s/n CFDXP,

m/d 2-33

c/n 3

C-FDXP,

Built in 1967, imported in 1973. Previous owners included E. Kramp of New Listeard, Ontario in 1976, registered as CF-DXP. Always registered as C-FDXP with Air Cadets. Based at CFB Mountain View, Ontario. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 8 January 2007. Category B damage at Picton, Ontario on 9 August 2008. Tow rope seperated at 60 foot altitude right after takeoff, glider landed in trees straight ahead.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-August-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 211 | 2005 219 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CFEAF, SGS 2-33A

s/n CFEAF

m/d 2-33A

c/n 535

C-FEAF

Built in 1978, imported in 1992. Previous owners included H.F.G. Aircraft Maintenance And Consultant Ltd. of Bainsville, Ontario, their registration cancelled on 27 August 1992. Based at St. Hubert, Quebec. Damaged when it struck trees during low approach to St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec on 14 May 2000, and came to rest inverted against trees 1300 feet from approach end of runway. Sole occupant uninjured. Destroyed in very hard off-field landing near St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec on 8 July 2003. Instructor attempted 180 degree turn on final when it became evident that airfield would not be reached. Landed hard enough to damage both wings and severely bend rear fuselage. Minor injuries to both occupants.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1993-October-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 211 | 2005 219 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CFFDR,

s/n CFFDR

m/d 2-33

c/n 126

C-FFDR

Built in 1969, imported in 1972. Previous owners included the Vancouver Soaring Association of Vancouver, BC, registered to them as CF-FDR in 1976. Always registered as C-FFDR with Air Cadets. Based at Edmonton, Alberta. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 5 January 2004.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1996-February-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 211 | 2005 221 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CFJSN, SGS 2-33A

s/n CFJSN

m/d 2-33A

c/n 483

C-FJSN

Built in 1977, imported in 1991. Based at CFB Comox, BC. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 2 February 2002.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1991-June-07 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 211 | 2005 219 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CGAIU, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGAIU

m/d 2-33A

c/n 547

C-GAIU

Built and imported in 1979. Based at CFD Mountain View, stored there in winter of 2005 / 2006. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 9 January 2007.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-June-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 213 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CGBJR, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGBJR

m/d 2-33A

c/n 557

C-GBJR

Built and imported in 1979. Based at CFD Mountain View, Ontario. Stored at Mountain View, winter of 2005 / 2006. Received Category A damage during landing accident at Mountain View on 7 August 2006. Student pilot released early from aero tow due to confusion about briefed released altitudes, became distracted by unlatched canopy during rushed approach. Landed fast in clearing on base leg, bounced, struck trees. Most of left wing torn off by first impact. Pilot received minor injuries. Despite reported Category A damage, a new Certificate of Registration was issued on 9 January 2007. Still registered and based at Mountain View in 2015.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-September-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 213 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CGCLA, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGCLA

m/d 2-33A

c/n 315

C-GCLA

Built and imported in 1974. Based at St. Hubert, Quebec. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 14 May 2004.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1992-July-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CGCLB, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGCLB

m/d 2-33A

c/n 316

C-GCLB

Built and imported in 1974. Registered to BC branch 22 August 1985 to 4 February 1992, based at Terrace, BC. Based at CFB Comox, BC when latest Certificate of Registration was issued on 18 December 2001. Coded "8" when it crash landed on a building roof in Langley, BC on 8 September 2013, after the student pilot realized he would not make the airport. Lone occupant suffered minor injuries, aircraft appears to be repairable. The pilot was able to report his crash location to Langley tower via radio, after reading street signs below him. "We're not sure if it was luck or skill that got him to set the glider down on the roof," said local fire chief. Initial report indicates spoilers had been deployed earlier in the approach, and left out.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1992-February-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CGCLD, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGCLD

m/d 2-33A

c/n 318

C-GCLD

Built and imported in 1974. Based at CFB Namao/CFB Edmonton. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 5 January 2004.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1996-February-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CGCLE, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGCLE

m/d 2-33A

c/n 319

C-GCLE

Built and imported in 1974. Based at Gimli, Manitoba. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 28 July 2006.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1991-April-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CGCLF, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGCLF

m/d 2-33A

c/n 320

C-GCLF

Built and imported in 1974. Based at CFB Greenwood, NS. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 3 February 1995.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-February-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CGCLG, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGCLG

m/d SGS 2-33A

c/n 322

C-GCLG

Built and imported in 1974. Based at CFD Mountain View, Ontario. Damaged when it landed short at Iroquois Falls, Ontario on 26 September 1999, after encountering stronger than expected headwinds on final. Landed in trees about 1100 feet short of approach end of runway. Was on a Cadet familiarization flight, no injuries. Stored at CFD Mountain View, winter of 2005 / 2006. Operated at Centralia, Ontario in April 2006. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 8 January 2007. Took part in flying display at Borden air show in June 2012.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-May-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CGCLH, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGCLH

m/d SGS 2-33A

c/n 338

Schweizer

C-GCLH

Built and imported in 1974. Based at CFD Mountain View, Ontario, stored there winter of 2005 / 2006. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 8 January 2007.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-May-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CGCLI,

s/n CGCLI

m/d SGS 2-33

c/n 371

C-GCLI

Imported in 1975. Based at CFB Greenwood, NS when registration cancelled.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1975-January-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
   1988-April-05 Registration Cancelled Air Cadet registration cancelled, aircraft deleted from register 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CGCLJ, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGCLJ

m/d 2-33A

c/n 372

C-GCLJ

Built and imported in 1975. By 1976 registered to Air Cadet League in Saskatchewan. Based at North Battleford, Saskatchewan in 1985. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 5 January 2004 to Prairie branch, still based at North Battleford. Category B damage at North Battleford on 5 May 2007, during winch launch. Winch operator stopped winchy when he noted a flaw in the cable, pilot delayed in detaching from cable. Aircraft hit the ground nose down and bounced. Rear fuselage buckled, wings swept forward. Slight injury to two occupants. Coded "9" at time of crash. Reported as destroyed, but still at North Battleford in August 2007. Being used as source of spares by 2009.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1985-February-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGCLK, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGCLK

m/d 2-33A

c/n 373

C-GCLK

Built and imported in 1975. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 30 June 2006, when it was based at CFB Comox, BC. Reported destroyed on 12 November 2007 at Comox, BC. Tie downs broke during wind storm, and aircraft overturned.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1990-December-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGCLL, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGCLL

m/d 2-33A

c/n 374

C-GCLL

Built and imported in 1975. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 30 June 2006, when it was based at CFB Comox, BC.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1990-December-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGCLM, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGCLM

m/d 2-33A

c/n 376

C-GCLM

Built and imported in 1975. Based at CFD Mountain View, Ontario, stored there winter of 2005 / 2006. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 8 January 2007.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-August-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGCLN, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGCLN

m/d 2-33A

c/n 378

C-GCLN

Built and imported in 1975. Based at CFB Greenwood, NS. Category A damage at Miramichi, NB on 1 September 2002. Attempted short down wind flight on auto tow to position aircraft at start of day. Disconnected early due to perceived slow acceleration of tow vehicle, attempted 180 degree turn to land back on runway. Landed very hard during turn, with minor injuries to pilot. Both wings damaged, left wing rear spar attachment failed in forward direction, wing rotated and damaged fuselage and canopy. Rear fuselage bent at mid point. Coded "7" on fin at time of accident. Despite reported Category A damage, Certificate of Registration issued on 4 June 2003. Was coded "7" when it collided during landing with Schweizer C-FBJH "1" at Debert, NS on 24 July 2007. Both gliders were using parallel landing lanes at the time.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1994-December-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGCLR,

s/n CGCLR

m/d 2-33

c/n 375

C-GCLR

Built and imported in 1976. Based at CFD Mountain View, Ontario. Severe damage when it dug in a wing tip during landing at Alexandria, Ontario on 20 September 2003. The last flight of the day, attempted a non-standard rapid descent and sharp turn on short final to bring aircraft closer to hanger. Preliminary investigation suggests instructor pilot forgot to retract spoilers used during this maneuver, leading to excessive sink rate and wing low touch down. Minor back injuries to passenger. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 27 October 2004.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-August-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGCLS,

s/n CGCLS

m/d 2-33

c/n 377

C-GCLS

Built in 1976, imported in 1977. Based at Regina, Saskatchewan. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 5 January 2004. Operated from North Battleford, Saskatchewan in August 2007.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1996-May-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGCLU,

s/n CGCLU

m/d 2-33

c/n 422

C-GCLU

Built and imported in 1976.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1976-January-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
   1990-February-27 to Civil Register Canadian Aircraft deleted from Canadian civil register 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGCLV,

s/n CGCLV

m/d 2-33

c/n 423

C-GCLV

Built and imported in 1976. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 29 December 1994, when it was based at St. John's, Newfoundland.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1994-December-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGCLW, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGCLW

m/d 2-33A

c/n 437

C-GCLW

Built and imported in 1976. By 18 March 1987 registered to Saskatchewan Provincial Committee, based in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 5 January 2004.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1996-June-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGCLX, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGCLX

m/d 2-33A

c/n 443

C-GCLX

Built and imported in 1976. Based at CFB Greenwood, NS. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 29 December 1994.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1994-December-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGCLY, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGCLY

m/d 2-33A

c/n 452

C-GCLY

Built and imported in 1976. Sold by Air Cadets, their registration cancelled on 28 June 1982. Owners included aircraft broker Nilson Aircraft Ltd. of Campbell River, BC in 1987, and Heinz Portmann of Campbell River 1987 to 1989. Registered to Air Cadet League Of Canada, British Columbia Provincial Committee again on 18 December 2001. Based at CFB Comox, BC from then. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 30 June 2006.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1990-December-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGCLZ, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGCLZ

m/d 2-33A

c/n 468

C-GCLZ

Built and imported in 1977. Based at Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 5 January 2004.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1985-February-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGCSD, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGCSD

m/d 2-33A

c/n 247

C-GCSD

Note that this registration had been previously used for Schweizer company number 254 (Built in 1972, imported in 1993. Based at CFB Greenwood, NS. Destroyed in landing accident at Derbert, NS on 14 August 2003. Wing tip struck tree during turn to final, aircraft nosed in and landed inverted. Several earlier landings had been long due to thermals on down wind leg, pilot compensated by flying lower circuit but thermals dissipated late in the day. Minor injuries to student pilot.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1994-April-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
   2003-August-14 Accident Crash Destroyed in crash, see comments. 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 222 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGCSK, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGCSK

m/d 2-33A

c/n 340

C-GCSK

Built in 1974, imported in 1984. Based at Montreal, Quebec. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 15 April 2003. Category A damage on 5 August 2009, at Bromont, Quebec. Struck trees during steep turn onto final while being flown solo by student pilot on 4th solo flight. Investigation faulted the student pilot, and cited poor communication between the instructor and the student. Student was not injured.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1992-July-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 214 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGFMB, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGFMB

m/d 2-33A

c/n 482

C-GFMB

Built and imported in 1977. Based at CFB Comox, BC. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 30 June 2006.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1990-December-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 215 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGFMC, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGFMC

m/d 2-33A

c/n 488

C-GFMC

Built and imported in 1977. Based at CFB Namao/Edmonton, Alberta. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 5 January 2004. Minor damage during winch launch at Netook, Alberta, near Olds, on 1 May 2005. Winch motor lost power, glider tangled with slack cable and was spun 360 degrees before touching down at very low forward speed. Both pilots received minor injuries.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1996-February-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 215 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGFMD, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGFMD

m/d 2-33A

c/n 505

C-GFMD

Built in 1977, imported in 1978. Based at St. Hubert, Quebec. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 15 April 2004.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1993-July-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 215 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGFME, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGFME

m/d 2-33A

c/n 531

C-GFME

Built and in imported in 1978. Based at CFD Mountain View, Ontario. Received extensive damage at Picton, Ontario on 31 July 2003. Tow rope went slack during aero tow take off when student pilot failed to maintain proper position relative to tow plane. Instructor pilot released rope at 50 feet, aircraft landed into large trees at end of airfield. Extensive deformation and buckling of wings and fuselage, ailerons seized. No injuries. Reported stored at CFD Mountain View, winter of 2005 / 2006. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 9 January 2007.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-May-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 215 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGFMF, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGFMF

m/d 2-33A

c/n 534

C-GFMF

Built in 1978, imported in 1979. Based at St. John's, Newfoundland. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 20 July 2005.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-March-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 215 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGFMN, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGFMN

m/d 2-33A

c/n 540

C-GFMN

Built in 1979. Based at CFD Mountain View, Ontario. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 9 January 2007. On display at Borden air show in June 2010.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1996-January-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 215 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGFNA,

s/n CGFNA

m/d 2-33

c/n 541

C-GFNA

Built in 1979. Based at Gander, Newfoundland. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 8 March 1995.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-March-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 215 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGIIB, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGIIB

m/d 2-33A

c/n 577

C-GIIB

Built in 1985, imported in 1986. Based at CFD Mountain View, Ontario, and stored there winter of 2005 / 2006. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 10 October 2007.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-May-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 215 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGKRR,

s/n CGKRR

m/d 2-33

c/n 353

C-GKRR

Built in 1974. Based at St. Hubert, Quebec. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 17 September 2004.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1992-July-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 215 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGLIT, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGLIT

m/d 2-33A

c/n 466

C-GLIT

Built in 1977. Based at CFB Comox, BC. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 30 June 2006.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1990-December-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 215 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGMOG, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGMOG

m/d 2-33A

c/n 537

C-GMOG

Built in 1978. Previous owners included Cu-Nim Gliding Club of Calgary Alberta from 11 June 1980 to 28 June 1989. Based at Calgary with the Air Cadets. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 5 January 2004.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1996-February-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 216 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGQRT, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGQRT

m/d 2-33A

c/n 528

C-GQRT

Built in 1978. Based at CFB Comox, BC. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 30 June 2006.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1990-December-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 216 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGRFQ, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGRFQ

m/d 2-33A

c/n 561

C-GRFQ

Built in 1979. Previous owners included Cu-Nim Gliding Club of Calgary, Alberta from 1981 to 29 December 1988. Based at Yorkton, Saskatchewan c.2000. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 5 January 2004. Based at North Battleford, Saskatchewan by 2009.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1988-December-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 216 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGRVH, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGRVH

m/d 2-33A

c/n 481

C-GRVH

Built in 1977. Previous owners included the Camrose Soaring Club of Camrose, Alberta up to 21 June 1985. Based at Calgary, Alberta when latest Certificate of Registration issued on 5 January 2004.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1996-February-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 216 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGSOR, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGSOR

m/d 2-33A

c/n 359

C-GSOR

Built in 1974, imported in 1976. Previous owners included the Winnipeg Gliding Club from 6 May 1976 to 28 September 1995. First based at Winnipeg with Air Cadets. Based at Gimli, Manitoba when latest Certificate of Registration issued on 28 July 2006.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-October-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 216 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGTGB, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGTGB

m/d 2-33A

c/n 539

C-GTGB

Built in 1979, sold new into Switzerland. Sold in 1982 to Royal Canadian Air Cadets for use at CFB Baden, Germany. To Canadian registration at this time, but remained in Germany until 1990. Damaged in crash in Germany in 1990, student pilot David Monk would later fly CF-18s in the Canadian Forces. Wreckage then purchased by Central Region Cadets for $1.00. Shipped to Canada, rebuilt in London, Ontario by YXU Aviation. Registered to Air Cadet League Of Canada Ontario Provincial Committee from 1 September 1992. Based at CFD Mountain View, stored there winter of 2005 / 2006. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 9 January 2007. Based at North Bay, Ontario in October 2009. Performed in Borden air show in June 2010.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-August-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 217 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CGVQM, SGS 2-33A

s/n CGVQM

m/d 2-33A

c/n 520

C-GVQM

Built in 1978. Previous owners included B. Myreof Quebec up to 27 May 1982. Based at St. Hubert, Quebec. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 15 April 2003.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1992-July-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 217 | 2005 227

SGS 2-33 CFACQ, SGS 2-33A

s/n CFACQ

m/d 2-33A

c/n 122

CF-ACQ

Built in 1968, imported in 1973. Based at St. Hubert, Quebec. Registered as C-FACQ by 5 July 2000. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 15 March 2003.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1973-June-21 Sold as Surplus Sold to La Ligue Des Cadets De L'Air Du Canada (Quebec) 2019-08-20
   1992-May-29 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 211 | 2005 220 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CFACY,

s/n CFACY

m/d 2-33

c/n 198

CF-ACY

Built in 1970, imported in 1973. Based at Montreal. Registered as C-FACY by 2000. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 15 April 2004. Category B damage when it struck trees while landing at Valcartier, Quebec on 10 September 2006. Solo student pilot encountered gusting cross winds on final, cross winds ceased when aircraft descended below tree line, aircraft drifted towards trees and wing tip contacted trees at about 20 feet above ground. Pilot seriously injured.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1992-July-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 211 | 2005 218 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CFBJH, SGS 2-33A

s/n CFBJH

m/d 2-33A

c/n 163

CF-BJH

Built in 1969, imported in 1972. Registered to the New Brunswick Soaring Association of Riverview and later St. John, NB as CF-BJH by 1976. Their last registration cancelled on 12 January 1989. Always registered as C-FBJH with Air Cadets. Based at CFB Greenwood and at Sydney, NS. Was coded "1" when it collided during landing with Schweizer C-GCLN "7" at Debert, NS on 24 July 2007. Both gliders were using parallel landing lanes at the time.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-January-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 211 | 2005 220 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CFJNM, SGS 2-33A

s/n CFJNM

m/d 2-33A

c/n 278

CF-JNM

Built and imported in 1973. Based at Gimli, Manitoba. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 28 July 2006.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1991-June-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 211 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CFQON, SGS 2-33A

s/n CFQON

m/d 2-33A

c/n 178

CF-QON

Built in 1970, imported in 1971. First registered as CF-QON, was C-FQON by 1997. Based at CFD Mountain View, Ontario. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 9 January 2007.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-May-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 212 | 2005 220 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CFQYI, SGS 2-33A

s/n CFQYI

m/d 2-33A

c/n 107

CF-QYI

Built in 1968, imported in 1971. Registered to the Buckingham Gliding Club, Vol a Volie Buckingham, of Buckingham, Quebec by 1976, their registration cancelled on 4 February 1986. Based at St. Hubert, Quebec. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 15 April 2003.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1992-May-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 212 | 2005 219 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CFYLJ, SGS 2-33A

s/n CFYLJ

m/d 2-33A

c/n 106

CF-YLJ

Built in 1968, imported in 1969. Previous owners included Gatineau Gliding Club of Ottawa from 1976 or earlier, their registration as CF-YLJ cancelled on 29 June 1988. Always registered as C-FYLJ with Air Cadets. Based at CFD Mountain View, Ontario. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 9 January 2007.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-May-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 213 | 2005 219 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CFYLP, SGS 2-33A

s/n CFYLP

m/d 2-33A

c/n 140

CF-YLP

Built and imported in 1969. Registered to York Soaring Ltd. of Willowdale, Ontario in 1976, as CF-YLP. Always registered as C-FYLP with Air Cadets. Based at CFD Mountain View, Ontario. Category C damage when it landed short at Mountain View, Ontario on 18 August 2003. Student pilot attempted to stretch low final, stalled at 10 feet, landed short on rock and bounced twice, coming to rest upright, just short of end of runway. Damage included buckled wing skins and aileron, cracked wheel rim, and a flat tire. No injuries. Stored at CFD Mountain View, winter of 2005 / 2006. Most recent Certificate of Registration issued on 9 January 2007.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-April-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 213 | 2005 226

SGS 2-33 CFYWL, SGS 2-33A

s/n CFYWL

m/d 2-33A

c/n 156

CF-YWL

Built in 1968, imported in 1969. Registered to Buckingham Gliding Club of Buckingham, Quebec in 1976, as CF-YWL. Always registered as C-FYWL with Air Cadets. Based at CFD Mountain View, Ontario by 1997. Latest Certificate of Registration issued on 9 January 2007. In use at CFD Mountain View in October 2010.
last update: 2025-February-06
   1995-August-01 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005: Smith, Castle): 2005 213 | 2005 226