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Swift Light foot-launched sailplane

Swift Light foot-launched sailplane

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Swift Light foot-launched sailplane by namu 
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29 October 2006 - 04:03 PM
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This is the sailplane / rigid wing hang glider hybrid that hold the world record for total distance covered in a foot-launched glider (Class II). Originally designed by the Stanford University, the SWIFT (Swept Wing with Inboard Flap for Trim) was then adapted, certified and commercialised by Bright Light in the US (which led to the Millenium rigid wing hang glider), then by Aériane in Europe. This version here is Aériane's Light version of it, it gets a L/D ratio up to 27.

Use the elevator trim instead of a flap handle to adjust the inboard flap. There is a small forward rocket for easy launching (or simulating running forward into the wind or off a cliff).

*slight update with a artificial horizon*


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#1 User is offline   wehrlipub 

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Posted 29 October 2006 - 05:43 PM

Cool. Thanks!
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Posted 05 November 2006 - 11:50 PM

good, I mean really good glider planes from Schleicher or Rolladen Schneider are nowadays in the 40 with l/d which makes a world of difference
so if you look for sensational gliding results you must go the step beyond

kind regards capella

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 03:31 AM

You're confusing sailplane and hang glider, Capella. The Swift is simply worn over the shoulders while you run to take off. You cannot do this with a normal sailplane. Also, the hang gliders are cheaper by an order of magnitude or two.
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#4 User is offline   Lance Prior 

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Posted 09 November 2006 - 06:19 AM

Lots of fun!

I have no problem getting a sustained climb of 1400 fpm + all the way up to thermal top!

Here is a link to another screen shot of the Swift Light in flight:

http://forums.x-plan...p...st&p=252707

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Posted 11 March 2007 - 01:43 AM

okay Then...
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