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Uk Catalogue of Hang Gliders : Manufacturers of 1976 : Gliders Made by Avon Kites : Swift

Swift Swift

(made in 1976)

The Swift has been designed by John Glover and features a folding cross boom to facilitate quick rigging, also a separate back-up wing wire system. The glider is offered in two sizes to suit pilot weights of 9 - 12 st. and 11 - 15 st. and can be quickly converted for seated or prone.

Specification:

Swift (Medium). Sail area of 236 sq ft, boom 19 ft 4in, keel 14 ft 9 in, nose angle 102 deg, billow 2.5 deg, aspect ratio 3.9.



Uk Catalogue of Hang Gliders : Manufacturers of 1976 : Gliders Made by Avon Kites : Swift