Abstract: A powered ride apparatus for swinging a rider attached to a craft through the air for excitement, comprises a support means such as a cable extending between at least two anchor points positioned substantially opposite each other at a height above the ground, and a swing cable suspended from the support means, and a craft adapted to carry a rider during a ride, attached to the lower end of the swing cable and comprising an on-board propulsion system comprising a motor driving a propeller and a steering system operable by the rider during the ride, enabling the rider to steer the craft during the ride as the craft swings on the swing cable.

Abstract: A steerable swing device is disclosed which comprise support cables (3, 4) strung across a gully and crossed to form a junction (9). The support cables are anchored at the sides of the gully by anchor points (5, 6, 7, 8). A swing cable (2) is suspended below junction (9) and a craft (1) is suitably attached to the swing cable. A motor-driven winch drum (13) is positioned at the top of the gully and functions to winch the craft to a desirable height before releasing the craft to commence the swing. The craft carries a rider and is provided with a tail assembly including a rudder (18) which is adjusted by moving a joystick (19). During the swing, the craft moves laterally by a rider adjusting the rudder.