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This manual is intended for budding and improving glider pilots and as a resource for gliding instructors. It views the whole process from the perspective of a beginner.

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(Paperback, Large Print Edition)

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Aimed at serious aviators whether they are beginners or very experienced, this flying manual records verbatim, the language of the flying instructor as spoken in the air.

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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. This book guides you through the first steps to realising that dream, and goes on to explore the many opportunities offered by this sport.

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The unforgettable true story of the 1929 air race that legitimized female pilots.

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Suitable for pilots of balloons, this handbook is created by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and conforms to the agency's certification standards. It includes information on how to choose a balloon that best meets your needs, advice on preparing for a flight, and instructions for inflating, launching and landing a balloon.

(Paperback)

Covering both large and small-scale weather systems and illustrated with line drawings, graphs and satellite photographs throughout, this edition has been fully revised and updated.

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A study of gliding, exploring how and why a glider flies. Written by a gliding instructor, it seeks to demystify the theory behind the subject. This fourth edition is updated to include developments in technology and high-performance gliders.

(Paperback, 8th edition)

Offers an introduction to the world of microlight flying that has endeared itself to several generations of pilots.