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zaitcev
07-11-2014, 11:08 AM
Has anyone actually seen one? The design seems to offer some interesting features, but it looks as if Aeriane only sold two or three.

mrbarry
07-11-2014, 03:27 PM
yes nothing but youtube clips
Der SWIFT (Swept Wing with Inboard Flap Trim) ist ein fußstartfähiger
i am interested in this type
this one is brightstar swift s/n 137

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NYtA4Tush44
recycling and choosing anothe selection on this link shows quite a number . i saw one clip looked like 30 or so lined up to foot launch off an Austrian alpine ridge
some were swifts , some others

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%C3%A9riane_Swift
http://aero.stanford.edu/Reports/SWIFTArticle1991.html
http://www.aeriane.com/

some research reveals carbon fiber and kevlar cantilevered wing structure
3 axis stick controle , flaps ,
the swift is sometimes described as a micro lift glider
4008
i sure would like one of these things
30K $ fob factory and a 2 year waiting list i understand
i think ill just build a B-10
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitchell_Wing_B-10




http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pc7NudKQEZk

jedi
07-23-2014, 03:39 AM
Mellenium was a follow on to the Swift. Nearly the same performance and easier to transport. I have flown one and know of a damaged one if you are looking for a project to repair. I would take the Mellenium over the Swift. I can also offer a Mitchel B-10 for sale.

Enda
06-05-2015, 05:26 PM
Mellenium was a follow on to the Swift. Nearly the same performance and easier to transport. I have flown one and know of a damaged one if you are looking for a project to repair. I would take the Mellenium over the Swift. I can also offer a Mitchel B-10 for sale.

Hi there. Can you pass on any more info about the damaged Swift?

Thanks,
Enda