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ICARE RC Swift S-1 for Slope Soar or Tow — 1:4 Scale Aerobatic Performer

RCAeroTowing.com and RC Sport Flyer Magazine have teamed up!  Together we will be sharing feature articles, kit reviews, sailplane build articles, scale sailplane documentation and more here at RCAT.

Here’s a gem from September 2011, a beautiful 1:4 scale aerobat that is perfect for a big-air slope or certainly suitable for towing.  Available from Etienne at ICARE, this swift is at a size and price that is certain to please.

 

Click here for a full 8-page pdf version of the Swift S1 Review

 

 

Find this Swift S-1 at ICARE’s website by clicking:  HERE

We hope you enjoy!

- Wil, Len & Steve

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