About ~ Rupert Sweet-Escott

Rupert Sweet-Escott
Founded his company Smart Power Products Ltd. in May 2009, He was invited by the BBC to appear on Dragons' Den in June 2009. It was here that he showcased his revolutionary wind turbine (SET) for the first time, gaining investment from Dragon James Caan.

Leonardo da Vinci award nominated designer
Rupert Sweet-Escott is known as one of the founding fathers of flexwing aviation, with nearly every modern day flexwing aircraft and many paragliders utilising his original designs.

1970's; Rupert was a solo pilot at 13 and an instructor and world class wingmaker at 16. His earliest designs included the birdman moonraker 78 and the world leading birdman cherokee.

1980's; after a break for college he resumed his career in the early 80's designing and patenting the worlds' first pitch stable prone sustainer for hang gliders, the Nomad Prone Trike, which replaced the dangerous Soarmaster range. Through his flight research company Rupert is credited with introducing common sense design to the micro light industry.

Next, Rupert extended his range in the USA with twin seaters and utility aircrafts. He also invested his time in several new flight ventures. By 1989 his company was the largest ultra light outfit east of the Mississippi and his aircraft range continued to boast a safety record second to none.

1990's to Now; Rupert returned to the UK and founded a leading light in aviation design. Smart Power which constantly tests and develops innovative designs, armed with an array of exciting designs and patents, Rupert has flown back into action with the backing of Dragons Den, and now Smart Power Products are set to take wind turbine technology and flexwing aviation into the 21st century.

James Caan : Although no longer a shareholder in Smart Power Products, James Caan is very much part of the Smart Power set up. His contribution to the company is huge. His advice and guidance has set the company on its way to becoming a major player in both the renewable and aviation markets. www.james-caan.com