What is free flight in aviation?
Free flight aviation refers to the sport of flying lightweight, unpowered aircraft that are launched by foot. This includes activities such as paragliding and hang gliding, where pilots rely on wind currents, thermals, and their skill to navigate through the air. Free flying is a form of skydiving that involves a range of body orientations, including both traditional belly-to-earth positions and vertical flight, where the skydiver is either upright (feet-first) or inverted (head-first). These positions allow for unique formations and faster freefall.