Gliding (Flying and Gliding) [Paperback]

Derek Piggott (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0713661488 | ISBN-13: 978-0713661484 | Publication Date: September 2002 | Edition: 8

An illustrated volume on gliding. It includes a section for the student pilot and information on flying techniques, instruments, conditions and equipment. This edition is updated and contains revised hints for beginners.

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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: 320 pages
• Publisher: A&C Black; 8 edition (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0713661488
• ISBN-13: 978-0713661484
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,170,661 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If only Icarus had read this first, April 1, 2003

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Joseph H. Hartmann (Trenton, Michigan USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gliding (Flying and Gliding) (Paperback)

Since originally published in 1958, Piggott's "Gliding" has been acclaimed a "bible" of the sport of soaring. It would hardly be overstated to suggest that one's years of interest in the sport could be gauged by how many editions of the book one owned. An acclaimed pilot and instructor, Piggott presents both the fundamentals and the complexities of motorless flight in a manner that engages while instructing both the novice and the experienced glider pilot. Replete with excellent illustrations (I counted 120) that complement the clear concise text the work is comprehensive in its scope while organized in focused bite-sized chapters. It can be read cover to cover or by topic of interest with no loss in continuity. Compact but chock-full with a beautiful book cover to boot - an exceptional book, highly recommended.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars authoritative text, October 10, 2003

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Jeremy "63271864410" (Dublin, US, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gliding (Flying and Gliding) (Paperback)

Pigott has authored various texts on the subject or gliding/soaring and I have found them all to be useful.

This particular one is throughly detailed and definative. Everything you could possibly wish to know about gliding is within and it makes a handy companion to Pigott's books aimed at the student pilot.

This book is simple to read and understand and the writing style is a pleasure to follow, which makes following it so much easier. It reads like a good novel and I found myself just wanting to read the next page for more and more information. The reader is left with a thorough understanding of how the gliders fly, the manoeuvres and good airmanship.

After gliding in the UK I now PPL it in the US. This book makes me want to be back at the Long Mynd!

5.0 out of 5 stars For the enthusiastic glider pilot, January 20, 2011

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This review is from: Gliding (Flying and Gliding) (Paperback)

A great book for those who are keen to learn the subtle skills required to excel in flying gliders. Not just for beginners. In fact many subjects go well beyond beginner skills and delve well into the type of knowledge and observational skills required to advance into competitive soaring. My background is professional aviation, flying fast and large jets. I got into soaring for a fun past time and this book was what kept me learning after I qualified for my commercial glider add on license. I recommend this book for anyone who is always looking to excel in whatever they do, and this will get you thinking in a way that will help you establish yourself in anything from simple and safe recreational soaring to competition.