The British Gliding Association Manual: Gliding: The Theory of Flight
(Paperback, 2nd edition)
Publishing Details
The British Gliding Association Manual: Gliding: The Theory of Flight
By (Author) British Gliding Association
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
A & C Black Publishers Ltd
30th November 2007
2nd edition
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
797.55
Physical Properties
Paperback
320
Width 189mm, Height 230mm, Spine 19mm
826g
Description
As the official manual of the world famous British Gliding Association, this book is recommended reading for all pilots and instructors. Highly illustrated and designed to be user-friendly, it takes the user through the key theories of flight. 'Must-have' scientific information is highlighted which, together with the less critical material, provides an authoritative resource which can be studied or dipped into as required. Making complex topics comprehensible and including 400 illustrations to enhance the explanatory material, Gliding explains how and why gliders work.
Author Bio
The British Gliding Association is the national governing body forgliding in the UK. Under delegation from the Civil Aviation Authority,it is responsible for the standards of instruction and tuition ofpilots at over 100 gliding clubs and schools.
