[Leica] IMG: Globe/Temco Swifts

[RicCarter]

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ric




> On Aug 11, 2015, at 2:31 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote:
> 
> 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.
> 
> -- 
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> 
> 
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