Sport plane towing a glider in an airshow.
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Gliders are not powered planes and are unable to provide thrust for launching. Generally, they are towed into the air by a powered plane.

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    Gliders and kites

    Gliders and kites both have wings to generate lift. A glider’s wings are aerofoils. Well made kites are also aerofoil wings, which gives them lift. Gliders Gliders are planes without a motor ...

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