Although zero-emission air travel may sound like a thing of the future, gliders have a long history, which can be traced back to the birth of aeronautics. Before the Wright brothers famously outfitted ...
View from the glider cockpit while being towed aloft. Photo by David Freeze While many of us are intrigued by the opportunity to fly, the process is usually more of a time or financial commitment than ...
The article promotes glider flying as a rewarding activity, suggesting introductory flights or attending soaring events to overcome apprehension. It lists several upcoming glider events across the US: ...
NORTH ADAMS — A plane rumbled down the runway at Harriman-and-West Airport midday Thursday, but there’s was a catch. A rope stretched behind the plane to a glider that it tugged down the runway and ...
Backpack slope soaring wings deliver a lightweight and portable gliding experience, and in this video we test how an ...
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Over 100 pilots and crew members from different countries have gathered at Harris Hill, each one bringing unique skills to the meet. This year’s meet is special because the ...