Sailplanes let fliers dance with the elements. (Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)

From: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service | Date: October 7, 1994| Author: Sharp, Eric | Copyright information 
    GREGORY, Mich. _ The sailplane trundled down the runway like a frisky dog on a leash, lifting a few feet into the air while the tow plane rolled along the grass. 
    The tow plane, a converted crop duster, got airborne and climbed to 3,000 feet, where Evan Dyer, in the back seat of the sailplane, pulled a handle that released the tow rope. The tow plane peeled off to the left to go pick up another glider. 
    We turned right and were as close as we could ever be to understanding wha...

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