glider definition

glider means a non-power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving its lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces, which remain fixed under given conditions of flight;
glider means a heavier-than-air Aircraft, that is supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of the air against its lifting surfaces and whose free flight does not depend principally on an engine.
glider means an aircraft heavier than air, similar to an airplane, but without a power plant.

Examples of glider in a sentence

  • Low-Cost Glider platforms, being used in exploration, to high grade geochemical understanding of particular areas of interest.

  • When the “Wedge” is activated aircraft joining for RWY 01/19 via the IP are to remain not below 800ft QFE.4. Note of advice for Combined Tutor and Glider Ops from RAFC Cranwell.

  • Motor Glider Instructor’s Rating.2. Motor Glider Pre-Start and Pre-Take-off Checks.

  • Glider release should normally occur inside the glider training area or along the western edge.

  • Before giving gliding instruction in a self-launching motor glider, an instructor must hold a Motor Glider Instructor Rating.


More Definitions of glider

glider means an aircraft heavier than air, similar to an airplane, but
glider means a non-power driven aircraft or any aircraft normally described as a powered glider;
glider means a vehicle built without an engine or fuel system for the purpose of converting it to an electric vehicle.
glider means a glider as defined in CAO 95.4 of the Civil Aviation Regulations
glider means a non power driven heavier than air aircraft, deriving its lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic reaction on surfaces which remain fixed under given conditions of flight.
glider means an aircraft heavier than air, not fixed to the ground and having no means of mechanical propulsion, but having means of directional control;
glider means a non power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft which derives lift in flight mainly from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces which remain fixed under given conditions of flight;