A sailplane that crashed near Littlefield nearly a year ago, killing two people, was not approved for aerobatic maneuvers like the loop it was put through when one wing snapped off, according to the ...

"You're part of the aircraft, you feel it in your skin." Italian Luca Bertossio, 25, is talking about why he swapped motorised aerobatics for gliders after his win in the aerobatic gliding competition ...

Georgiy Kaminskiy of Russia is the new World Glider Aerobatic Champion. The final results of the WGAC became official today at 13.30 local time in Niederoeblarn, Austria. Kaminskiy was followed by ...

Whether you know them as samara seeds, maple seeds, or helicopter seeds, most of us know the seeds that spin down to the ground on one or two blades. They have been served as the inspiration for ...

(Reuters) - Pilots have been taking to the skies for the World Glider Aerobatic Championships in Hungary, displaying their skills in twists and loops in the air. The competition, which ran July 20-30 ...

I tested the Aerobatic Foam Flyer (Aeromax). It is a lightweight foam airplane. It is not much bigger than my hand, and it comes with a grip so you can let it fly. It is a good glider, but I wish it ...

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