Self launch gliders come with a retractable engine that lets pilots take off on their own power. No towplane, no winch. Once in the sky, the engine folds away and the aircraft soars silently like a sailplane. Here’s how it looks in action at Crystal, captured beautifully by Soaring Academy. #motorGlider #selflaunch #gliderpilot #soaring #sailplane #aviationlife #avgeek #aviationgeek #aviationlovers #soaringacademy #learn2fly #highdesert #losangelesaviation | Glider Airstrip

Why does a paper plane fly better than a piece of paper? ✈️ > 📄 Follow along as we show you how to make the world-record-holding Suzanne glider! 🔍 To learn more about the science behind the Suzanne glider design, head to our Youtube channel: 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m78Ig51167c | Melbourne Museum