View of horizon from glider plane of wing as sailplane banks
Glider flight over rural Texas in sailplane or glider Thermal or upward current of air power the glider Popularity of glider flying increasing small airports called gliderports or soaring centers offer weekend pleasure flights Soaring is a stimulating learning experience weather conditions and the ever changing clouds Sailplane pilots must be licensed by the FAA Sailplanes are very efficient aerodynamically have a fully enclosed cockpit Sailplanes are licensed and inspected by the FAA pilots must be licensed as commercial pilots and instructors must have an even higher level of rating Soaring sometimes called gliding is the art of using air currents to maintain extended flight
Size: 5250px × 3514px
Location: Rural Texas outside of Houston
Photo credit: © Linda Sikes / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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