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Beginning Gliding (Flying and Gliding) [Paperback]

Derek Piggott (Author)

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Publication Date: July 2002 | Series: Flying and Gliding

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 tackling all the difficulties and concerns experienced by them head on, including the fundamentals of gliding, how to learn them and how they should be taught. It includes a new chapter on soaring.

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About the Author

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 is a keen instructor and continues to be an active competitor in gliding competitions.

Product Details

Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: A & C Black; 3 edition (July 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0713663529
ISBN-13: 978-0713663525
Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,759,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This book is a well written and easy to understand introduction to the sport of gliding. It explains the basic theory of aircraft manuvering and can be put into use the second you step into the cockpit. My only gripe is that author tends to be a bit teacherish and expects his students to be easily confused and scared durung their first flight.

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