Globe Swift: A Cult Classic

The Globe / Temco Swift is considered by many as the ultimate personal airplane. It’s not blazingly fast nor efficient. Not a STOL machine either, and for the unprepared pilot, can be a bit challenging to fly. But there are those who appreciate such challenges, and mastery of this little plane’s handling rewards its operators with a feeling of being one with the machine. Not to mention its WWII fighter plane pedigree, defined by its warbird looks.

The Swift is 80 years old, and over the years has become a cult classic.

Interested in buying a Swift?
You owe it to yourself to check out the Swift Museum Foundation. There you can inquire about available Swifts for sale, parts, technical expertise, training and connect with other Swift owners.
https://swiftmuseumfoundation.org/
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Huge thanks goes out to Paul Mercandetti in helping craft the Swift story and sharing his personal insights on this amazing plane.


Additional credit for kindly releasing their footage:

David LoPresti
   / @loprestiartgalleryandstudio  

Sacha Botbol
   / @sachabotbol5270  

Brent Farwick
   / @planedeliciousshow  

Luke Jensen
  / flytylerswift  

Guilherme Ribeiro
  / guiuribeiro  


I don't own these clips. All rights are reserved to their respective owners. Creative common videos are also utilized. If your clip is included and you'd like it removed, please email me, and we'll address the matter right away. [email protected]


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