Gliding is the flight with an aircraft without an engine. It logic is based on exploiting the upward currents of the atmosphere that make the light ship fly for a long time.

 

The special aircraft is called a glider and is usually made of light wood. It has large and slender wings which are 12 - 18 meters long and to maneuver it has rudders, similar to airplanes. To take off it is towed by a plane.

 

All that is needed, apart from the appropriate meteorological conditions, is the ability and good judgment of the pilot, who should choose and take advantage of the upstream currents.

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In Athens the Athens gliding club has been operating since 1935 under the auspices of ELAO and there is also Tripoli's air sports center since 1956.