Introduction to Glider Flying > Components and Systems > The Fuselagel

The fuselage is the portion of the airframe to which the wings and empennage are attached. The fuselage houses the cockpit and contains the controls for the glider, as well as a seat for each occupant. Glider fuse-lages can be formed from wood, fabric over steel tub-ing, aluminum, fiberglass, kevlar or carbon fiber composites, or a combination of these materials. [Figure 2-1]