A NEW SEASON
Manufacturer’s photos: A ‘frontal’ sequence on a Swing prototype equipped with a RAST system. The reinflation is progressive; it’s actually an advantage which was confirmed during our tests.
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Reduce the loss of altitude after a collapse. • Reduce the risk of going into a spiral after a collapse • Reduce the dive after a collapse or a stall • Guarantee the wing having better stability in other extreme manoeuvres • Allows the aspect ratio to be increased. During the certification load test, the Swing team made another discovery: at 20 G, therefore at more than 18 000 daN, the Mito S didn’t explode as any other wing would have done. Apparently the rib helps to maintain stability and strength by spreading the big overload over time. We were particularly interested to see how the Mito behaved in the air, especially as a beginner’s wing, as this technology looked miraculous. CONSTRUCTION As far as the manufacture was concerned, there was nothing to say; it’s the quality that we expect from Swing. The wing has some details especially for beginners: colour coding for the brakes along with the front risers and the Bs being clearly marked.
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