weight-shift
Body mass redistribution
Weight-shift is a technique for controlling aircraft—especially hang gliders, ultralight planes, and paragliders—by moving the pilot's body to change the center of gravity rather than using mechanical controls.
The pilot leans left to turn left, shifts forward to descend.
Weight-shift aircraft are popular for recreational flying.
The term also applies to similar balance-based steering in motorcycles and bicycles.
Forcing into position
- leanLacking fat; incline
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- turnRotational movement
- handlebarBicycle steering control
mountain bike · BMX · curve · countersteering · body position · trail riding · banking · momentum
Steadiness or amount owed
- partnerOne who shares activity
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- followGo behind another
- transferMove between locations
center · pivot · swing · waltz · tango · salsa · ballroom · frame
Mounted rider's seat
- seatPlace for sitting
- riderOne who mounts transport
- horseDomesticated riding animal
- dressageCompetitive precision riding
canter · trot · half-halt · aids · balance · posting · collection · transition
Foot-launched aircraft with fabric wing
- hang gliderPiloted fabric wing
- ultralightMinimal recreational aircraft
- trikeThree-wheeled pedal vehicle
- microlightLightweight recreational aircraft
control bar · wing · banking · pitch · roll · turning · pilot · airframe
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- transferMove between locations
- standingPosition, physical or social
- walkerAmbulatory person or aid
- gaitLocomotion pattern
rehabilitation · prosthetic · balance training · physical therapy · assistive device · crutches · fall prevention · stability
cornering
Forcing into position
handlebar · mountain bike · BMX · curve · countersteering · body position · trail riding · banking · momentum · center of gravity
balance
Steadiness or amount owed
transfer · center · pivot · swing · waltz · tango · salsa · ballroom · frame · step
saddle
Mounted rider's seat
dressage · canter · trot · half-halt · aids · balance · posting · collection · transition · leg position
paraglider
Foot-launched aircraft with fabric wing
- hang gliderPiloted fabric wing
- ultralightMinimal recreational aircraft
- trikeThree-wheeled pedal vehicle
microlight · control bar · wing · banking · pitch · roll · turning · pilot · airframe · delta wing
wheelchair
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
gait · rehabilitation · prosthetic · balance training · physical therapy · assistive device · crutches · fall prevention · stability · ambulation
weight, shift, weights, weighted, weighting, weighty, weightless, weightlessness, weightier