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What are the advantages of sweeping the bottom wing? I have read better snap rolls, but can that be quantified? How about spins? I heard Kermit once say that his Solution didn't like to do a one turn spin, but that may have been the first design before he lengthened it?
Are there any disadvantages?
Is there an optimum wing loading for aerobatics, because everything seems to favor lighter weight for each design?

Certainly, the S1-11 could have been designed with lower wing sweep if it was deemed a major advantage?

With the different planes built with both wings swept, they differ one to another?
 
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