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Except for rockets, everything in the air is gliding. Some things are also powered, but that does not makes them glide less, just more.
by WJW 6y ago
Except for rockets, everything in the air is gliding. Some things are also powered, but that does not makes them glide less, just more.
- ajuc 6y agoBallons aren't gliding. Helicopters and quadcopters also aren't gliding.
- WJW 6y agoHelicopters and quadcopters provide lift through rotary wings, thereby gliding. Fair point about balloons though.
- ajuc 6y agoThat's like saying cars are moving by turning (because their wheels do that).
- meheleventyone 6y agoCars are moved by turning though. From the pistons driving the engine, through the gearbox and drivetrain to the wheels.
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- starpilot 6y agoIn aviation, by definition gliding is unpowered flight, like coasting in a car. If you're doing performance calculations, there are different equations for gliding and powered flight.