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Aerotowing at Swanborough Airfield

13 September 2008

I've threatened a visit to the hang gliding aerotow operation at Swanborough airfield just outside Lewes for a while and this Saturday I made good on that promise. The weather was probably the best we'd had in a while and I'm sure the light north westerly winds meant the Devils' Dyke would have been insanely crowded with paragliders (later I learned that it was!).

Aerotow Tug
The Aerotow Tug.
Launch Trolley
The launch trolley.
Launching
Ozzie departing the trolley and on his way to the Devil's Dyke.

Airborne's New Sting 3

It was my first trip to Swanborough Airfield East Sussex, and to my surprise Johnny Carr turns up with Ariborne's new Sting 3 154. I had to get some pictures as I'm seriously considering upgrading to a larger model of this glider next year!

The Sting 3 154
Airborne's new Sting 3 154.
The Sting 3 154
Airborne's new Sting 3 154.
The Sting 3 154
Airborne's new Sting 3 154.
King Post
King Post and Luff Line attachments.
Undersurface
The undersurface showing the new Sting 3 logo.
Luff Lines
New method of Luff Line attachment; notice that they're not on the trailing edge.
Nose Cone
Nose Cone and front cable attachment; simple and effective!
Top Surface
Top surface.
VG Cleat
Down-tube/base bar attachment - very neat!
Hang Point
The hang-point. Unlike the earlier Sting's, the pilot now hangs from the King Post. The hang loop is double stitched for safety.
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