I'm a bit late finding the video. In the early 80s I was going to college at TN Wesleyan College in Athens and flew out of McMinn County. Nancy Dailey was my primary flight instructor (there is a memorial dedicated to her at the airport now). Great lady and instructor. I spent a lot of time at the airport and ended up helping Nancy's mechanic Eric Graves tear down engines and prep airframe for paint. Ended up spending a lot of time with Charlie Nelson and got some rides with him in his 210 hp Swift and the Buckaroo. Biggest thrill is when he let me take the stick and do some rolls in the way to McGee Tyson. Charlie was also a great man and would help anyone. Such great memories.
I can remember seeing the Swift on what I believe was the cover of Popular Mechanics way back in the early sixties, 'bargain" light planes of the time. Still a beautiful aircraft today and always.
I'm a bit late finding the video. In the early 80s I was going to college at TN Wesleyan College in Athens and flew out of McMinn County. Nancy Dailey was my primary flight instructor (there is a memorial dedicated to her at the airport now). Great lady and instructor. I spent a lot of time at the airport and ended up helping Nancy's mechanic Eric Graves tear down engines and prep airframe for paint. Ended up spending a lot of time with Charlie Nelson and got some rides with him in his 210 hp Swift and the Buckaroo. Biggest thrill is when he let me take the stick and do some rolls in the way to McGee Tyson. Charlie was also a great man and would help anyone. Such great memories.
Thanks for sharing. Always like to hear stories about the community that all of us flyers belong to. It's a small world. The "brotherhood" lives on.
G R E A T video! Thank you. My father was a WWII P-38 pilot and he talked about the Swift and how it was almost revolutionary for it's time.
I would want one of those Buckaroo versions! What a little fighter that must have made.
Loved my GC-1B. Thanks for making this.
I can remember seeing the Swift on what I believe was the cover of Popular Mechanics way back in the early sixties, 'bargain" light planes of the time. Still a beautiful aircraft today and always.
They are a classic for sure.
..I always preferred the side windows that slide down into the fuselage....No speed restriction when flying with an open cockpit ...( ala Ercoupe )
There are benefits to being "older."
Backbground music to loud
Thanks for the input.
You may note that background accents have been softened in more recent videos. I urge you to enjoy more.