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

This glider just set a new world record for engineless flight. | CNET

Pure skill in the sky! Aerobatics in the Fox glider taken to the next level. Credit to Lars Hofman for sharing this insane ride. #glider #aerobatics #soaring #sailplane | Glider Airstrip

The 19th FAI World Glider Aerobatic Championships took place in Matkopuszta (HUN). The world’s best glider aerobatic pilots came together to decide who was the best – and after a hard-fought competition one man was crowned World Champion.. Join them in the air and on the ground in this fast-paced summary of the competition! #athomeinthesky http://bit.ly/2avy2sv | FAI - World Air Sports Federation

Power, balance, and pure flying art. Glider aerobatics taken to the next level by legendary pilot Gúnar Armin Halboth in the SZD48-3 during the EJ 25th Anniversary Airshow at Jundiaí Airport. His precision in the sky shows what true passion for soaring means. Huge respect to Gunar and Artur Halboth for keeping this beautiful sport alive. #glideraerobatics #soaringlife #sailplane #aerobatics #gliding | Glider Airstrip