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- "So this is the experimental glider... it'll be just like Beggars Canyon back home!"
- ―Luke Skywalker
The hang-glider or hang glider, also known as the sky-glider, was an invention of the Ewoks, a primitive species who learned to use their natural resources to manufacture a wide range of tools. The hang glider featured among their many inventions, which also included catapults, numerous handheld weapons, expansive tree villages, and a variety of traps.
Characteristics
An Ewok would begin constructing a hang glider by stalking and killing a number of large animals. These creatures were skinned and their pelts stretched and dried until they formed a durable leather. The skins were then sewn together and connected to a simple skeletal framework which was made of a special strong, light wood.
History
An Ewok prepares his glider.
Originally, the hang gliders may have been used simply to transport Ewoks across the forests. Eventually, they began carrying rocks, spears, and slings for use in hunting small creatures from above. The Ewoks soon realized that these same weapons could also be used in defense against towering monsters such as the Gorax.[4] Furthermore, with the Wisties guiding the Ewoks around dangerous convection currents, the Ewoks were able to use the gliders to suppress a forest fire by airdropping Master Logray's magic foam.[5]
Thus, when the Ewoks agreed to aid the Rebels, they used their extensive experience with their hang gliders to gain an advantage over the land-bound stormtroopers.[6]
During the Battle of Endor, the Ewoks also attempted, unsuccessfully, to use their gliders against All Terrain Scout Transports.[6]
Appearances
Kneesaa a Jari Kintaka and Latara on board skin gliders
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel (Mentioned only) (as sky-glider)
- Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds
- Star Wars: Force Commander
- The Adventures of Teebo: A Tale of Magic and Suspense
- Ewoks (1985) 3
- Ewoks (1985) 14
Ewoks — "The Cries of the Trees"- Ewoks — "Asha"
- Ewoks — "The Crystal Cloak"
- Ewoks — "The Raich"
- Ewoks — "Bringing Up Norky"
- Star Wars: Ewoks—Shadows of Endor
- Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure
- Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
- Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
- Star Wars: Return of the Jedi novelization (and unabridged audiobook) (First appearance, in book)
- Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi junior novelization
- The Ewoks Join the Fight storybook
- Return of the Jedi radio drama — "Blood of a Jedi"
- Return of the Jedi arcade game
Non-canon appearances
- Star Wars: Yoda Stories
- "Problem Solvers" — Star Wars Tales 20
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (Endor downloadable content)
- LEGO Star Wars: Microfighters video game
Sources
- Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Coloring Book (Max Rebo) (Picture only)
- Star Wars: Return of the Jedi toy line (Pack: Ewok Combat Glider)
- Wicket the Ewok toy line (Pack: Ewok Family Hut) (backup link)
- The Star Wars Sourcebook, Second Edition
- Return of the Jedi: The National Public Radio Dramatization
- Star Wars: The Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt (Picture only)
- Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive
- Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Star Wars: Behind the Magic
- Star Wars Customizable Card Game — Endor Limited Card: Ewok Glider (backup link)
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 94 EWO 1-2: Ewok Hang Glider
- Hasbro's Star Wars toy line (Pack: Ewok with Attack Glider) (backup link)
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- "Warriors of Endor" — Star Wars Insider 110 (reprinted in Special Edition 2013)
- Ewok Village on StarWars.com (article) (backup link)
- Ewoks in the Encyclopedia (original site is defunct) (as "hang-glider")
