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Paragliding - A Pilot's Training Manual [Hardcover]

Mike Meier (Author), Mark Stucky (Author)
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Brilliant! The book presents the technical info in a progressive and organized manner that is not geeky, boring or intimidating. --Mike Masterson, Instructor - West Coast Paragliding

Paragliding, A Pilot's Training Manual is a comprehensive, well-written manual that takes beginners through early training to advanced paragliding techniques. Easy-to-read and understand, the book details concepts and techniques, reinforced with graphic illustrations and chapter quizzes. The highlight of the manual, though, is the accompanying DVD which uses relevant video footage to clearly demonstrate concepts from launches to advanced flying skills and paragliding safety. The DVD alone is an exceptional teaching tool, and the combination of the manual and DVD together make this a winning package. --Susan R. Kent "Paragliding Pilot"

This is the most complete, up to date paragliding book out there. It covers all of the basics in depth, but also has a lot of tips that will be of interest to more advanced pilots. Topics covered include kiting, launching, landing, aerodynamics, meteorology, thermals and cross country flight. In the accompanying DVD, the author, a U.S. Air Force test pilot, demonstrates maneuvers such as stalls, spins, and collapses as well as launching, landing and thermalling. Altogether a great value and excellent reference for pilots of all levels. --C. Paul

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Paragliding - A Pilot's Training Manual is a complete resource for both new students of paragliding and experienced pilots looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of this dynamic sport. The book covers all of the basic essentials of aerodynamics and principles of flight, along with pilot techniques from the beginner through expert level. Included with the book is a bonus DVD with more than 80 minutes of instructional video.
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  • Hardcover: 348 pages
  • Publisher: Sport Kites, Inc. dba Wills Wing, Inc.; 8th edition (November 15, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0975446525
  • ISBN-13: 978-0975446522
  • Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Much better than I thought after a few months experience, September 2, 2005
By Simon Waddington (Oakland, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paragliding: A Pilot's Training Manual (Paperback)
I bought this book before taking lessons, I read a few chapters and then my instructors recommended Pagen's "The Art of Paragliding". As a brand new beginner I found Pagen's book more approachable and ended up using it as my main reference while learning. However several months after getting my P2 Novice qualification and finding myself looking for more advanced information I dug out my copy of "Paragliding: A Pilot's Training Manual". I was actually pleasently surprised and found that it covers in lots of detail all the advanced topics I wanted to know about, in particular soaring, advanced landing and launching skills, collapse and incident recovery, etc. etc.

On reflection I can see now that when you're just learning about paragliding and flight in general there is so much information to take in. In that respect the gentler pace of Pagen's book makes it easier to read, it also presents paragliding from a beginners perspective whereas this book, although it has introductory information, really is aimed at a complete manual - it has no "refere to my book on advanced paragliding" comments. Everything you need is here.

So, if I were to buy just one paragliding book this would be it. What it lacks in information for complete beginners you should get from your instructor. When you've got your P2 and have a few hours under your wing be sure to read or re-read all the advanced chapters of this book.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent combination of manual and DVD, December 5, 2004
This review is from: Paragliding: A Pilot's Training Manual (Paperback)
Paragliding, A Pilot's Training Manual is a comprehensive, well-written manual that takes beginners through early training to advanced paragliding techniques. Easy-to-read and understand, the book details concepts and techniques, reinforced with graphic illustrations and chapter quizzes. The highlight of the manual, though, is the accompanying DVD which uses relevant video footage to clearly demonstrate concepts from launches to advanced flying skills and paragliding safety. The DVD alone is an exceptional teaching tool, and the combination of the manual and DVD together make this a winning package.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference for All Pilots, November 16, 2004
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This is the most complete, up to date paragliding book out there. It covers all of the basics in depth, but also has a lot of tips that will be of interest to more advanced pilots. Topics covered include kiting, launching, landing, aerodynamics, meteorology, thermals and cross country flight. In the accompanying DVD, the author, a U.S. Air Force test pilot, demonstrates maneuvers such as stalls, spins, and collapses as well as launching, landing and thermalling. Altogether a great value and excellent reference for pilots of all levels.
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