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Glider Plane

4,034 Elypsion  3.8 years ago

A glider is a fixed-wing aircraft that is supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of the air against its lifting surfaces, and whose free flight does not depend on an engine. ... Gliders are principally used for the air sports of gliding, hang gliding and paragliding. Start Flight In Wright Final Approach. Good Flight!

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 85.6ft (26.1m)
  • Length 57.0ft (17.4m)
  • Height 15.3ft (4.7m)
  • Empty Weight 3,946lbs (1,789kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,073lbs (2,754kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 15.5lbs/ft2 (75.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 390.9ft2 (36.3m2)
  • Drag Points 1421

Parts

  • Number of Parts 21
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 170