[R_Kangel]

Did they factor in whether it was it an African or European swallow?

Seriously though, this sounds like a simple case of the so called "Transient G" effect. I'm sure they will figure it out within about six and a half years.

[Eye On The Left]

Did they factor in whether it was it an African or European swallow?

Aah! A fellow Monty Python fan! They'll always be near the top of my list. I think I'll throw in my Holy Grail tape tonight. Haven't watched it in about 2 or 3 years.

Check out this wacky physics site. They take the question very seriously!

Estimating the Airspeed Velocity of an Unladen Swallow

[TYVets]

Did they factor in whether it was it an African or European swallow?

Did they factor in the Monoliths in their equations?