Your Swift 6 - Ozone Swift Six Pilot's Manual

YOUR SWIFT 6

The Swift 6 is a high performance intermediate cross-country wing. Thanks to lightweight materials and advanced construction
techniques, the sail weight is among the lightest in the class. Its reduced sail inertia and increased agility makes it easier to launch
and more efficient in flight. Derived from the Rush 6/Alpina 4, it shares performance development features with the Enzo and Zeno
series wings, offering the highest glide and XC performance in its class.
Hundreds of hours test flying in real air and turbulent conditions have gone into the development ensuring the wing satisfies our
own demanding requirements along with the True Performance design goal – real, usable performance in turbulent air throughout
the speed range.
Solidity in accelerated flight has been improved thanks to the new profile and optimised internal structure and the ACR risers. The
Swift 6's structure is the strongest we have yet made, even in aggressive turbulence the profile remains undisturbed, retaining
its shape and efficiency and does not suffer from the loss of performance associated with chord wise deformations. The pilot is
connected intuitively to the wing thanks to the Active Control Risers, inherited directly from the Alpina 4. The innovative risers give
the pilot full control over the angle of attack of the wing throughout the speed range without deforming the camber of the profile.
The ACR risers act on both the B and C lines and offer 2- line-esque levels of control with the comfort of a 3 line package. This
transforms the level of control in accelerated flight as the wing is always in your hands.
The Swift 6 is the baby brother of the Alpina 4 and shares many of its design features. Aspect Ratio has been maintained at a
moderate level to ensure ease of use, fun and higher levels of passive safety. Gains in performance have been made elsewhere with
further optimisations of the line layout with a 3 line structure supporting the middle of the wing and a 2 line structure at the wing
tips reducing overall line drag. The new 3D shaping splits the leading edge into three distinct sections to give a clean, wrinkle free
surface which smooths the airflow in this aerodynamically critical area. Modifications to the shaping of the panels and construction
of the trailing edge mini ribs have also contributed to further reductions in parasitic drag. The Swift 6 features a new optimised
Shark Nose profile, not only does this add stability, comfort and performance, it also gives a forgiveness to the brake range – the
wing is extremely resistant to accidental spin or stall. The leading edge features G strings which help maintain the shape of the cell
openings during accelerated flight, reducing flutter and the associated drag it creates.
Combining sporty, dynamic handling, great top speed and high levels of passive safety in a comfortable and accessible package
makes the Swift 6 suitable for a wide range of pilots. Certified EN B, it is ideal for experienced intermediate recreational pilots and
experienced XC hounds who fly at least 50hrs per year.
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