Viewed from another aircraft, the SN-1 appears a great deal of design work just to test a new type of wing and it seems likely that a two-seater with a more powerful engine was visualised. However, it appears to have attracted no interest from possible buyers and it remained the only one of its type.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Schmeidler SN-1 / SN-2 - ГерманияGermany - 1932

Upper: A close-up of the extended flap shows also the extensive ribbing on the wing metal upper surface, clearly essential since it has to be self-supporting to allow the flap to retract beneath it.
Lower: The flap in the fully retracted position leaves a strip projecting along the trailing edge, necessary to avoid leaving a drag-producing gap.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Schmeidler SN-1 / SN-2 - ГерманияGermany - 1932

The SN-1 with registration D-2257 is seen with engine running at Tempelhof aerodrome during a demonstration of its experimental variable area wing. The stylish tapered flaps are extended to provide maximum are ready for take-off.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Schmeidler SN-1 / SN-2 - ГерманияGermany - 1932

With the wing extension flap retracted the SN-1 monoplane wing is seen to have a high aspect ratio. The man leaning on the fuselage wearing a flying suit is probably the unknown test and demonstration pilot.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Schmeidler SN-1 / SN-2 - ГерманияGermany - 1932

Upper: Flying overhead, the SN-1 high aspect ratio wing with the flaps retracted looks almost glider-like except for the blunt tips resulting from the bulging plywood covered ailerons.
Lower: At this angle with flaps extended the area appears impressibly large, especially for a wing with no external bracing. The wide-track undercarriage has long shock absorber outer legs pivoted at the wing roots.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Schmeidler SN-1 / SN-2 - ГерманияGermany - 1932

With the flap fully extended the wing area is much increased, but because of the taper the area increase is less than it appears and the important feature is the curvature obtained.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Schmeidler SN-1 / SN-2 - ГерманияGermany - 1932