Gliding - Wikipedia
Gliding is a recreational activity and competitive air sport [1] in which pilots fly unpowered aircraft known as gliders or sailplanes using naturally occurring currents of rising air in the atmosphere to remain airborne.
Soaring Society of America | Learn to Soar | Glider Pilots Community
The Soaring Society of America selects the top racing pilots to represent the US at the World Gliding Championships. Follow the US Teams, find a local contest, or learn more about racing here.
The Soaring Page - Resources for glider pilots
3 天之前 · Over 100 Links and resources for glider pilots, owners, and those learning to fly gliders.
Learn to Fly Gliders - Soaring Society of America
Learning to fly a sailplane safely is easy. The instructor can teach you the mechanics of flying the glider in just a few lessons. But don’t be led too quickly into thinking that you have learned all there is to know. Learning to soar is a series of steps and plateaus.
Guide to Hang Gliding with Jonny Durand | Gillette World Sport
2017年5月11日 · World Sport meets Hang Glider and Red Bull Athlete Jonny Durand for his pro guide to hang-gliding. Relying solely on thermal currents to keep the hang glider airborne, Jonny's flights can...
Gliding | Soaring, Aerobatics & Cross-Country Flying | Britannica
Gliding, flight in an unpowered heavier-than-air craft. Any engineless aircraft, from the simplest hang glider to a space shuttle on its return flight to the Earth, is a glider. The glider is powered by gravity, which means that it is always sinking through the air.
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How Gliders Work: What Keeps Them In The Air (Complete Guide)
2023年9月27日 · The realm of aviation usually focuses on powerful engines and roaring propellers, but there is also a quieter, more graceful type of flight—gliding. These aerial works of art require a perfect balance between the forces of …
How Gliders Fly, And How They're Different Than Powered Aircraft
2015年3月17日 · Most gliders have seats for two people in the small cockpit, with pilots sitting in a reclined position, vs. powered airplanes, where pilots typically sit upright. Why the difference? By sitting reclined, the cockpit and canopy can be more streamlined, creating less drag in flight.
What Is Gliding - Soaring Skyways
2024年7月19日 · Gliding involves perfect control inputs and the ability to read air currents. Gliding competitions test skills in aerodynamics, navigation, and reading weather patterns. Gliding offers physical fitness, stress relief, and the development of quick decision-making skills.