[1] Favoring a more conservative approach, Moellendick rejected their suggestion, and Stearman and Beech quit Swallow to found their own company, Travel Air, with Clyde Cessna.

[5] Attention was given to streamlining throughout the design, including the engine cowl,[5] struts,[5] and bracing wires.

The OX-5-powered Super Swallow was issued Approved Type Certificate (ATC) 21 by the Aeronautics Branch of the Department of Commerce in December 1927.

[4] Like other general-purpose aircraft, Super Swallows were used for recreational flying, short-range passenger flights, and pilot training.

[12] Other preserved Super Swallows include: Data from Juptner 1962a, p.134General characteristics Performance