Modern materials technology, combined with three‐quarters of a century of experience in glider design, has given us sailplanes capable of superb performance. In the hands of a pilot who understands the basic physics of soaring and has mastered the art of maneuvering his craft, the sailplane of today offers a truly exhilarating sport, whether one's interest is in recreation or competition.
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© 1984 American Institute of Physics.
1984
American Institute of Physics
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