Glider vs Hang Gliding vs Helicopter
**Glider:** runway or field, enclosed ship, tow.
**Hang gliding:** you hang under a rigid wing. Hang Gliding Resource Center.
**Helicopter:** engine the whole time. Helicopter Tour Resource Center.
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