Gliding From Passenger to Pilot

Name: Gliding From Passenger to Pilot
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ISBN: 9781847973931

ISBN-10: 1847973930

ISBN-13: 9781847973931

Edition: 2nd 2012

Authors: Steve Longland

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Description:

Topics include:A History of the sport from early experiments to post-war sporting gliders.An introduction to gliding clubs, getting started and what to expect.An explanation of how gliders fly, and their controls and instruments.Sections on learning each stage of flight, safelty and weather.Ideas for post-solo progress, including cross-country and competitive flying.

Book details

Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Publication date: 8/27/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English



Introduction



The Early Days



The Modern Gliding Club



How Gliders Work



Methods of Launch



What's in the Cockpit?



Gliding Basics



The Instruction



Preparation for Flight



The Flight Exercises



Lift



Glider Performance



Cross Country Flying



Owning Your Own Glider



Competitive Flying


Useful Contacts


Bibliography


Index