| Gliding: From Passenger to Pilot Second Edition, Edition Contributor(s): Longland, Steve (Author) |
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ISBN: 1847973930 ISBN-13: 9781847973931 Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback Published: August 2012 |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Air Sports - Transportation | Aviation - Piloting & Flight Instruction |
| Dewey: 629.132 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.3" W x 9.6" L (0.95 lbs) 160 pages |
| Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Gliding is for everyone who has ever dreamt of riding the air currents with the view stretching to the horizon, and with barely a sound to disturb the moment. Written by an experienced instructor, this book guides you through the first steps to realizing that dream, and goes on to explore the many opportunities offered by this compelling and existing sport. Gliding 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 this compelling and beautiful sport offers. Topics covered include: a history of the sport; an introduction to gliding clubs, getting started and what to expect; an insight into how gliders fly and detailed instruction on how to fly them; sections on launching, the cockpit, safety, and weather forecasts; and finally ideas for cross-country and competitive flying and tips for owning a glider. |
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