Gliders

Gliders are aircraft designed to fly without an engine, relying solely on natural air currents and gravity. They are built for efficiency, with long, slender wings that generate lift, allowing them to stay airborne by riding rising air such as thermals, ridge lift, or wave lift. Pilots skillfully find and use these upward-moving air currents to maintain altitude and travel long distances. Gliders are commonly used for recreation, sport, and aerodynamic research, demonstrating the principles of flight through the pilot's ability to harness atmospheric energy efficiently.