What follows here is how the mindset and knowledge of the copa community was channeled to increase the safety, efficiency and missionflexibility of a noncirrus aircraft. Browse our inventory of new and used globe swift aircraft for sale near you at. See more ideas about swift, globe and fighter jets. Shortly after the aircraft was initially designed, world war ii broke out, which meant the aircraft was unable to obtain certification until may 1946 after a series of design modifications carried out by kh bud knox. More information about this modification, the installation process and the steps we accomplished in obtaining this stc. Bruce kaufman left bought this restored and souped up 1946 gc1b globe swift on the advice of his flight instructor, matt mcdaniel of progressive. The aeroplane factory globe temco swift specialists. It would continue getting awards if you flew it there. During flight testing they tried taping a 316 or 14 tubing to the leading edge and they found it successful. Book your swift air flight tickets and find some amazing deals. This also meant that the version was increased to the b version.
Spanning 24 inches, the allbalsa swift is designed for this competitive event. In 1941, the bankrupt bennett airplane corporation is reorganized as the globe aircraft corporation and the swift shows up in janes all the worlds aircraft. The company was renamed the globe aircraft corporation in 1941 and they produced a singleengined continental a80 powered globe gc1 swift. Century helicopter products swift instruction manual pdf. Over the years, owners have changed the engine and propeller, the canopy, filled in the slots at the front of the wing, and changed the stick. The quickstart manual will get you up and flying quickly. Globe swift plans aerofred download free model airplane. The globe swift gc1a was warmly received to the point that the globe aircraft company had problems filling the orders. Looking for globe swift aircraft addon flight sim x where is a down load for a globe swift addon for flight. Globe swift langing gear rebuild adel landing gear strut.
Globe swift aircraft for sale 1 listings controller. Complete 1946 globe swift restoration project stored in a barn since 1970, this globe swift is complete with all logs since new. Sep 11, 2011 short video shot by a friend using his iphone. An ingame tutorial and tips system is included, and ingame options allow you to choose from four different pilots and copilots, remove vc glass and gauge glass and interact with simulatorspecific functions all from the.
Swift as a first tailwheel airplane my name is robert allen. I built my 14 scale swift using cleveland plans but after i ran across a set of corvins plans on ebay, i started using those plans. This partnership allowed for temco to build the swift as well as the globe aircraft corporation concurrently. Globe was out pacing sales of the swift, however, and did not have enough orders to sell all of the aircraft being built. Johnson in 1940, the swifts birth is not without its complexities. It is a very nice and very original gc1a but is actually equipped with a c90 and an excellent match of a fixed pitch metal prop.
This globe temco swift gc1a gc1b pilot training handbook is to be. Engine is o300d and appears to have been pickled and turns over by hand. Globe gc1b swift singleengine twoseat sport monoplane. Globe temco 125 swift aircraft operators maintenance manual. Aeroplane heaven globe swift gc1a developed by just flight. The globe temco swift is a neat little two place, low wing, retractable gear, all metal aircraft that is loved to this day by a large group of devoted owners and fans. Globe swift models click pics that appear to be icons of larger pics or articles. Visit the website view the manual view update history read related news find community groups. The globe swift, also known as the globe temco swift, is a light, twoseat sport monoplane from the post world war ii period. Custom sounds and 3d modelled needles ensure accuracy and smoothness. It also features an animated 3d cockpit, a sliding canopy and a bouncer on the back. This post will cover some of the steps in replacing the seals in the landing gear actuator. Thanks to sacha botbol for external flight footage.
In the last post we talked about replacing the seals in the globe swift landing gear downlock. Immediate download compatibility microsoft flight simulator x inc. First designed by rs johnson in 1940, the globe swift overcame many. This title includes the operating manual for the globe swift, plus two flight manuals for the t35 series military trainer developed from the swift by temco. Aeroplane heaven globe swift gc1a for fsxp3d by just flight. View and download oregon scientific smartglobe manual online. In 2019, swift air was taken over by iaero group and rebranded into iaero airways. I worked on it on and off for several years to try to find a way to make the vc front windscreen transparent, but was unsuccessful. He was in the back seat of my brothers fairchild pt26 while i was flying wing. Globe swift gc1a addon for flight simulator x, flight simulator x steam edition and prepar3d. Welcome to the aeroplaneheaven operations and flight manual. As mentioned in the last post, actuator seal kit s147 was purchased from the swift association to complete this actuator rebuild. Quick globe swift flight i67 harrison oh 8714 duration.
A full manual is included with the full version of this addon. Our honerable president cyril ramaphosa announced a national lockdown period from 00. With lovely flight characteristics, the globe swift will ensure that even the most novice flight simulator user will have a smile on his or her face. Aeroplane heaven globe swift gc1a download version just flight j3f000207d aeroplane heaven globe swift gc1a download version just flight j3f000207d. The swift association also has a parts store which sells prepackaged seal kits for the various hydraulic components. Please note there is no 2d panel supplied for this aircraft. Please can you help i need to update our smartglobe at the school but the cd has been. The globetemco swift is one of the most famous civil aircraft after wwii. Globe temco swift 125 operators handbook and maintenance manual. This is not considered to be preventative maintenance. One airplane, however, long resisted efforts to render it useable in fsx the classic globe swift. Roger had a distinguished flying career with delta airlines ultimately serving as a. It was a bit windy and we were relatively low, so i didnt get.
The cockpit retains the original art deco style instrument panel and instruments. Pop johnson in 1940, despite the fanciful story which has now entered into popular mythology surrounding the swift s origins, that a culver cadet was obtained as a template aircraft. History flying aircraft globe aircraft the globe swift. The swift stands there like a bantamweight boxer, gear wide apart, jaunty, blunt chin stuck out, ready to take on any and all comers, especially those who plan to smear its name with hastily prepared hangar tales. This is an unedited plan receives many plans donations, these plans when sent in large number are uploaded immediately so our members. The swift was built with two types of landing gear struts. The swift parts manual and the swift hydraulic manual both show this page when referencing the adel landing gear strut. Among the highlights was a visit from mark baker, president and ceo of aopa, who attended and took a ride in a swift fourship formation. The globe swift, also known as the globetemco swift, is a light, twoseat sport monoplane from the post world war ii period. The purpose of this ac is to provide information on aircraft flight manuals afm, including approval of afms. Browse our inventory of new and used globe aircraft for sale near you at. Just as i was packing up to head home from work on wednesday, i get this message from my friend, james polivka aka pilots eye photography asking if i was up for a sunset airtoair flight.
Since im new to the type, im looking forward to using this forum to learn as much as i. It may be purchased from the international swift association, athens, tn. Globeflight worldwide express sa pty ltd globeflight will only attend to collections and deliveries permitted in terms of the. Aeroplane heaven bring you the globe swift that is based on the original a version, in 12 liveries and with a paint kit. In it are parts breakdowns and stepbystep instructions for the overhaul of all of the globe swift hydraulic components. Globe swift in fs2004 i saw the bill lyons custom classic files in the library did he gave them away for free. It has been downloaded 194 times by fellow modelers from around the world. The fighter look and flying characteristics of the swift can clearly be traced to this venerable linage of wwii pursuit aircraft. This aircraft was an award winner at oshkosh in 1974, 1975 and 1982. That article promised a followup to detail the airplanes ongoing transformation from antiquated to cuttingedge.
Produced from 1946 to 1951, the globe swift is a sporty general aviation design whose beauty and superior flying characteristics. Ive been interested in swifts since reading the article about super swifts in the 1197 issue of aopa pilot. Next is the globe swift, a 40 inch wingspan control line scale model by ian buxton. Later that year, the swift received a more powerful engine of 125hp, making it the globe gc1b swift. It has a reputation of being hard to fly and land but as someone said you fly a swift with your finger tips not your hands. The globe, later temco, swift is literally a rare bird.
Pop johnson in 1940, despite the fanciful story which has now entered into popular mythology surrounding the swifts origins, that a culver cadet was obtained as a template aircraft. Aug 05, 2010 1946 globe swift speedster august 5, 2010. We answer questions and will provide many detailed photos, email us. Youve heard them all, but how often was the speaker a swift pilot. With the intervention of ww2, the design did not actually reach certification until may, 1946 when it had been the subject of several design modifications carried out by k. These are either original or copies of manuals and blueprints used when these aircraft were in active duty, now transferred into electronic format. The production parts had to closely resemble the haphazzard arrangement for airworthy certification, which they did. Johnson in 1940, the swift s birth is not without its complexities. View and download century helicopter products swift instruction manual online. Aircraft flight manuals civil aviation safety authority. I ran across many forum posts citing swift window transparency problems. Category flight simulation, subcategory fsx aircraft, isbnbox j3f000207d, series fsx, fsxsteam, p3d, publisherbrand just flight, version download. Johnson in 1940, the swift s birth was not without its complications. The globe swift, also known as the globetemco swift, is a light, twoseat sport monoplane from the postworld war ii period.
With the intervention of ww2, the design did not actually reach certification until may, 1946 when it had been. Flight test results type inspection report for gc1b. This item is used equipment and we are selling this item untested, without warra. Globe aircraft is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the globe swift and temco gc1b aircraft. Globe temco gc1 swift specifications technical data. Bud came to globe from curtiss aircraft where he was instrumental in the design of the development of the curtiss p40 warhawk. Committed to the preservation and promotion of free flight model aviation. The knockoff has a slightly more powerful engine and a controllable prop and becomes the basis for the first globe swift. Globe, together with temco, built 833 globe gc1b swifts in six months. Ludlow pete king bought this swift in 1975 and restored it to nearoriginal condition.
Dec 19, 2016 take a close look at this beautifully upgraded 1949 temco swift. We need to document the swift factory sequence of applying the aluminum skins to all surfaces to include in our instruction manual. Jul, 2008 it may be purchased from the international swift association, athens, tn. Operators handbook and maintenance manual for the temco swift 125, with approx 80 pages. The main landing gear downlock is the simplest of the hydraulic mechanisms on the swift to rebuild, but it still is best accomplished with a copy of the swift hydraulic manual. The files have been scanned from the original manuals and retain any colour pages. Were working to preserve the history and heritage of the swift for the aviation community. Some corrosion has been noted on the lower wing skins and lower fuselage assembly. It was another fantastic swift nationals at mcminn county airport in tennessee with great airplanes, great people and great weather. To book iaero airway flights, please visit our iaero airways page. Swift air tickets and reservations with alternative airlines. This page lists all swift aircraft currently registered with the faa, as of december 31, 2016. Maintain propeller in accordance with hartzell owners manual 115n and.
With the start of the war the company abandoned plans to produce the aircraft as it concentrated on subcontract building of 600 beech at10s and components for other aircraft like the curtiss c46. This is a scale model of a plane that entered several full size races with varying degrees of success, however its size and shape are ideal for control scale. Fsx aeroplane heaven globe swift sound revision march 31, 2020 april 1, 2020 flight2000it 0 comments skysong soundworks just some minor improvements for the globe swift audio. The swift museum foundation, located in athens, tn, is dedicated to the restoration, preservation and enjoyment of globe and temco swift aircraft. Uninked, unfinished freercplans free rc plans free control line plans free free flight plans. Thanks to simon for taking the time to show me around this amazing aircraft. I flew a swift gc1b which was family owned,had a cont. In january 1945, the prototype cg1a swift begins flight testing. This item is sold for historical and reference only. Looking for globe swift aircraft addon flight sim x.
This content requires the base game microsoft flight simulator x. Globe and temco swift stcs from the aeroplane factory. Aug 06, 2008 i do not discuss all of the steps shown in the hydraulic manual. The globe gc1 swift, also known as the globetemco swift, is a light, twoseat sport. You wont be left without support if you buy one of the 600 registeredyoull be well taken care of. We have many new swift owners joining and new faces were everywhere. The design was financially secured by john kennedy, president of the globe medicine company, to be built by his new globe aircraft company.