A flight of three beautiful Swift aircraft visited our airport this morning.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Swifts.jpg.html
These all had different modifications. Each had larger engines. All had
the original control wheels replaced by fighter-like control sticks.
This one was closest to the original appearance, polished aluminum.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Polished+Swift.jpg.html
It was the only one that had the window left open for a panel shot.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Swift+Panel.jpg.html
It also had the original leading edge slot to maintain better flow over
the ailerons at low speeds.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Slots+Open.jpg.html
The red Swift had the slots closed. The Swift has long led to a lot of
hangar talk about these slots. Most agree that there is not much speed
to be gained by closing them unless a lot of horsepower has been added,
resulting in speeds above 170 mph. Everyone seems to hold to his own
opinion about how closing the slots affects stall characteristics.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Slots+Closed.jpg.html
All photos by my iPhone.
Comments and critiques welcomed.
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Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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