The Rogallo Foundation

Preserving and Celebrating the History of the Flexible Wing and Its Creators

Our Purpose

  • Stimulate and support research and education in aerodonetics the science of gliding and soaring flight and low speed aerodynamics.
  • Encourage literary efforts and publications advancing aerodonetics and low-speed aerodynamics.
  • Support educational opportunities involving aerodonetics and low-speed aerodynamics.
  • Preserve and exhibit artifacts associated with the use of aerodonetics and low-speed aerodynamics.
  • Promote outdoor recreational flying sites and opportunities with Federal, State, and local land management agencies.

“My intention was to give everyone the opportunity to experience flight first hand.”

Francis Rogallo

Join Us In Preserving Our FreeFlight Heritage