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Understanding Gliding

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Understanding Gliding

Contributors:

By (Author) Derek Piggott

ISBN:

9780713661477

Publisher:

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Imprint:

A & C Black Publishers Ltd

Publication Date:

31st May 2002

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Dewey:

797.55

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

256

Dimensions:

Width 189mm, Height 230mm

Weight:

476g

Description

In the fourth edition of this classic work on the subject, Derek passes on yet more of his comprehensive knowledge of the sport. He presents the basic principles of gliding in a style any pilot can easily understand. For those who would like to impove their glliding performance as pilots, this book comes highly recommended.

Author Bio

Derek Piggott MBE spent 30 years as the Chief Instructor at the Lasham Gliding Centre, and has, over the years, introduced thousands of people to the joys of silent flight. He continues as a keen instructor and an active competitor in gliding competitions.

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