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Nope. they use a tow plane to get airborne and then ride the air currents to stay aloft.
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Do glider planes have engines?
No, that's what makes them gliders.
Which aircraft has no engine?
Gliders and hot air balloons have no engines. (also paper darts, if you count them!)Gliders
What is the difference between airplanes and gliders?
Airplanes have engines, gliders don't and must be towed up in the air in order to fly by a tow plane.
What aircraft soars like an eagle?
Only gliders soar like eagles, other aircraft have engines.
Why did early pioneers use gliders instead of powered aircraft?
They used gliders due to the fact that engines are hard to make/power. Also aluminum(useful due to weight to strength ratio) was very rare. Gliders also laid the framework to useful powered aircraft designs.
Does an airplane need gas to fly?
yes Most airplanes other then gliders need fuel to fly some planes run on normal internal combustion engines and others run on jet engines but they all require fuel to operate them.
Are airplanes and gliders the same?
All gliders are airplanes, but not all airplanes are gliders.
Do sugar gliders have jobs?
No, sugar gliders do not have jobs.
Are Sugar Gliders racist?
No, sugar gliders are not racist.
What instincts do sugar gliders have?
what instincts do sugar gliders born with
Where can one purchase a Saab engine?
Saab engines are available directly from Saab as well as Re-manufactured Engines, eBay, SW Engines, The Auto Channel, Saab Central, Got Engines, and Parts for Saabs.
Are hand gliders and hang gliders the same thing?
Hand gliders do not exist - just bad grammar for hang glider.
