Is flying a glider harder than a plane?
Gliders pose a unique challenge in that they typically do not have their own propulsion. As such, there are a few parts of training that are more difficult than others, such as the length of training flights, launching, thermalling, and landing.
Do gliders fly in the rain?
Gliders can fly in the rain without any problems, however their glide performance deteriorates significantly. But these are not the only days when we fly! In fact, at Darlton, we launch gliders all year round – winter, summer, autumn and spring, when there’s snow on the ground, dodging those April showers, trying to keep warm from a chill wind from the North, or running the serious risk of sunburn.