| Tail Number / N-Number | N1178S |
| Manufacturer | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 2-33A |
| Year Built | 1971 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 228 |
| Aircraft Type | Glider |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | NONE |
| Engine Model | NONE |
| Number of Engines | 0 engines |
| Average Cruising Speed | 73 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | LOWRY WILSON R |
| Street | 22515 CAMP CALVERT RD |
| City | LEONARDTOWN |
| State | MD |
| Zip Code | 20650-4704 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | St. Mary's County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1971-10-21 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2000-12-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-02-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50044665 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A049B5 |