Gain a clear understanding of the important aspects that are essential for safe and successful aerobatic glider flying. For use in conjunction with aerobatic instruction, this volume deals with safety considerations, flight envelopes, and glider design. Describes in general terms how to fly commonly encountered maneuvers, from standard level aerobatics to advanced flying. Includes a step-by-step guide to construction flight envelopes for various gliders.
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A welcome addition to aerobatic literature,
By ragwing (Mississaga, Ontario) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Handbook of Glider Aerobatics (Hardcover)
There are more than a few books on powered aerobatics, but - to the best of my knowledge - this is one of only two dealing with the specialized subject of saiplane aerobatics. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs and helpful diagrams, the book is an excellent and thorough introduction to the sport. My only criticism is the absence of any commentary on the only two aerobatic gliders in current production, namely the SZD-59 Acro and the DG 303 Elan Acro.
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Good info at a good price,
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This is a British book, so sometimes the vocabulary has a few minor "issues," but for anyone with any interest in aerobatics it's quite clear.
I found the book to be informative and useful. I just did a short aerobatic course in England and my instructor was the proofreader for this book. As you read the book, try to visualize the control inputs and the aircraft's attitude; it will help you. I am comfortable recommending this book and/or Les Horvath's book from the SSA. There are other aerobatic books, but very little that focusses on gliders. We have a number of energy management issues, and primacy says it would be better not to print power plane concepts on your brain first. I don't think you would regret buying this book. This book is cheaper in the US through Amazon than it is in the UK!
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stall turn, flight envelope, climbing turn, inverted turn, full roll, glider aerobatics, aerobatic gliders, erect flight, aerobatic figures, erect spin, inverted flight, fuselage angle, flying aerobatics, full aileron, horizontal flight, entry speed, wings level, target speed, full deflection, opposite rudder Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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