ChessInTheAir

Inspiring and explaining the miracle of silent flight without an engine.

How can planes without engines stay up for hours? How can they fly hundreds - even thousands - of kilometers in a single flight? Where does all the energy come from?  How can pilots detect where to find it?  How can they use it most effectively?

Are you curious about these questions?  Maybe the sport of flying sailplanes is something for you?  Come join me and find out!