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Introduction to Glider Flying > Components and Systems >
Landing Gear
Gliders feature a nose skid or wheel, a swiveling
tail wheel, and wheels or protective metal brackets at the wingtips.
Gliders designed for high speed and low drag often feature a
fully retractable main landing gear and a small break away tail
wheel or tail skid. Break away tail skids are found on high
performance gliders, and are designed to break off when placed
under side loads. [Figure 2-8]
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