Gliding: From Passenger to Pilot

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Gliding: From Passenger to Pilot

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.
Country USA
Brand Crowood Press (UK)
Manufacturer The Crowood Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 160 colour photographs & diagrams
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781847973931
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Crowood Press (UK)
Manufacturer	The Crowood Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	160 colour photographs & diagrams
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781847973931
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Gliding: From Passenger to Pilot

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