Abstract
This article discusses developments in powered sailplane. Jet propulsion clearly demonstrates the future direction of powered sailplanes. Powered glider applies to a new class of aircraft that takes off under their own power, and then, with the power plant stopped and streamlined, behave as true sailplanes. The advent of radio control has allowed model aviation to progress to an almost unbelievable degree. There are now small turbojet engines commercially available that weigh a little over 5 pounds and deliver 40 pounds force of thrust. Jet propulsion clearly demonstrates the future direction of powered sailplanes.
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