[1][3] A total of twelve were produced between 1982 and 1988, including nine for the United States Air Force Academy, which designated it the TG-7A.

A two-seat version of the 1-30, the Schweizer SA 2-31 was completed in 1960 but not put into production due to competition in the light aircraft market.

[11] The SGS 2-37 was marketed by the company as being suitable for the following roles:[1][3] The 2-37 was later developed into the SA 3-38, known in military service as the Schweizer RU-38 Twin Condor.

The publication's review noted that the $70,000 base price did not include a feathering propeller, gyro instruments, wheel fairings, long range fuel tanks, or other optional extras.

The aircraft were used on coastal patrols from the US Coast Guard base at Miami wearing a grey low visibility color scheme, as shown in the adjacent image taken in 1989.

[15] Data from Sailplane Directory,[1] USAFA,[2] Soaring magazine November 1983[3] & FAA Aircraft Type Certificate G1NE[12]General characteristics Performance