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A '''glider''' is a type of unpowered [[aircraft]] that uses aerodynamic [[ | A '''glider''' is a type of unpowered [[aircraft]] that uses aerodynamic [[lift (force)|lift]] to slow its rate of descent. | ||
Gliders were the first form of heavier-than-air aircraft. | Gliders were the first form of heavier-than-air aircraft. | ||
A skilled glider pilot can remain aloft for hours at a time by | A skilled glider pilot can remain aloft for hours at a time by positioning the aircraft within one or more atmospheric updrafts. | ||