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Gliders don't have an engine. They need help to get up in the air but then it's up to the wing design and the air flow to keep them flying. One way that gliders get up into the air is called an aero-tow. A rope connected to a glider is attached to a regular plane. The glider pilot releases the rope when the glider is at the right altitude. Then the glider changes direction away from the airplane and flies on its own. Another way to launch a glider is called winch launching. The glider is attached by a long cable to a winch. A winch is a machine that's used for lifting things. The winch is activated and pulls the glider until it takes off. Then the pilot releases the cable and flies off without any further help. Once the glider takes off, the wings are the most important part. They keep the glider up in the air by creating "lift" so that the weight of the glider won't drag it down.
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Will an airplane fly with or without elevators?
All air planes need or can use an elevator Any plane with an engine or that is heavy needs elevators (gliders need one to) hang gliders and planes like that use the weight shifting to turn and go up and down
How do gliders fly?
Gliders are pulled by a small plane into the air and then the gliders move around catching air currents from the heat.
What do you call a plane without an engine?
A plane without an engine is called a glider. There are many varieties of gliders, but they're generally used for air sports such as gliding, hang gliding, and paragliding. There are, however, military gliders, which have also been used in times of war.
Is it possible to fly without the use of airplanes?
if you have a helicopter or a military grade hoover craft Hot-air balloons and gliders can be used
Could you fly without an airplane?
Yes, helicopters are not airplanes. I think hot air balloons are considered flying. Also, people fly on hang gliders. Dirigibles are not airplanes.
Are there any planes that fly with no noise?
Yes, gliders.
What do you call an aircraft that can fly without an engine?
glider
A plane without an engine?
A glider which is alight aircraft designed to fly for long periods without using an engine.
How can a plane flying without engine?
Fly, no. Glide, yes.
How can you unlock extra gliders in learn to fly 2?
to unlock extra gliders on learn to fly 2 just go into the bonus shop and buy the omega catalog for 1000 bonus points
Which aircraft has no engine?
Gliders and hot air balloons have no engines. (also paper darts, if you count them!)Gliders
What term creates the lift that allows gliders to fly?
unequal pressure
