Distance flying in the 2-8 is challenging, given its 23:1 glide ratio and red-line speed limit of just 72 mph (117 km/h).
SGS 2-8s were flown in several US national competitions and held a number of records at one time.

Records held include a flight to goal from Elmira, New York to Washington, DC, a distance of 373 km (232 statute miles) flown by Bob Stanley and Ernie Schweizer.

Dick Johnson set a multi-place distance record of 499 km (310 statute miles) in a 2-8.

In May 2008 there were still 23 SGS 2-8s registered in the US along with one 2-8A.
Distance flying in the 2-8 is challenging, given its 23:1 glide ratio and red-line speed limit of just 72 mph (117 km/h). SGS 2-8s were flown in several US national competitions and held a number of records at one time.
Records held include a flight to goal from Elmira, New York to Washington, DC, a distance of 373 km (232 statute miles) flown by Bob Stanley and Ernie Schweizer.
Dick Johnson set a multi-place distance record of 499 km (310 statute miles) in a 2-8.
In May 2008 there were still 23 SGS 2-8s registered in the US along with one 2-8A.
Schweizer SGS 2-8