A comprehensive and completely up-to-date flying training manual for glider pilots. All aspects of training are covered, leading the beginner throught the flying training exercises and giving enough technical information for the various principles of flight examinations right through to basic soaring. Covers basic flying train...

This volume is for everyone who has ever dreamt of escaping to thousands of feet above the ground, with a view stretching to the horizon, and barely a whisper to disturb the moment. The book guides you through how to realize that dream and goes on to explore the many opportunities the sport offers. Topics covered include: a his...

This book provides an understanding of the important subjects that are essential for safe and successful aerobatic flying. The authors explain theoretical and safety considerations, flight envelopes, glider design and Aresti - the widely used system of representing aerobatic figures in graphical form.A 2nd section describes ...

Whether or not the trial lesson you have booked is a gift or you have decided to find out about flying for yourself, you will find that the experience will be greatly enhanced if you have read through this short guide in advance. You do not need to learn the contents of this guide, but you will find that some of the terminology...

The Soaring Pilot's Manual advances the reader from elementary flying to confident soaring by clearly and precisely explaining the basic soaring mechanisms and techniques. Explanatory diagrams illustrate the text throughout, making a complicated subject simple to understand. Having covered the first steps, the book progresses t...