Gliders in the Military
The moment unpowered heavier-than-air flight became possible, generals began finding ways motorless planes could be used during combat. Sleek and stealthy, these gliders helped win the war and restore peace …
How Gliders Help Jet Pilots Fly Better and Crash Less
Modern aircraft are complicated. It takes years of training and hundreds of hours behind the stick to be comfortable taking a plane into the clouds. Although there are many tools …
Learn to Glide: How to Become a Glider Pilot
Want to soar like a bird with the wind beneath your wings? In a glider, you can. Many aviation experts say it is the most exhilarating and natural flying experience …
Five Early Gliders and the Evolution of Flight
It’s one thing to take a leap of faith in a modern glider built from advanced materials and tested designs. It’s quite another to use wood to create a plane …