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Glider (disambiguation)
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Glider may refer to the following:
Machines and popular culture
A glider is a heavier-than-air aircraft primarily intended for unpowered flight.
Underwater gliders , submarines propelled by analogous principles
Hang gliders , used recreationally, passively, commercially, and competitive flying sport
Paragliding , a recreational and competitive flying sport (using a fully-flexible type of hang glider, often with some special controls).
Assault gliders , glider used to transport combat troops and equipment to a combat zone, used in WW 2.
Walkalong glider , a model glider with updraft generated by a person walking behind
Vehicle glider : a vehicle without a powertrain .
Death glider , an alien fighter spacecraft featured in Stargate SG-1
Glider (EP) , an EP by My Bloody Valentine
A comfortable swing (seat) , usable by more than one person, typically on a porch or verandah
Gimli Glider , an airplane that glided to a landing after running out of fuel.
Glider Hacker Emblem , a uniting and recognizable symbol of hacker culture, a representation of a glider formation in Conway's Game of Life .
Software
Wildlife
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