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| Title: | Glider Flying Handbook
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| Series: | (FAA Handbook Series) |
| Author: | Federal Aviation Administration |
| ISBN: | 1560275243 : 9781560275244 |
| Illustrations: | colour photos |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Size: | 215x280mm |
| Pages: | 230 |
| Weight: | .632 Kg. |
| Published: | IPG (Aviation Supplies & Academics) - April 2004 |
| List Price: | 19.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: | In Print |
| Subjects: | Aviation skills/piloting |
The first official book released by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the sole purpose of glider and sailplane instruction and knowledge, this book answers all the questions related to glider flying and soaring found in the FAA's required knowledge exams for pilots. Included is detailed coverage on decision making, aerodynamics, aircraft performance, soaring weather, flight instruments, medical factors, communications, and regulations, all in relation to the world of glider flying. Through full-colour graphics and detailed descriptions, pilots are better able to comprehend and visualise the manoeuvres within the book.
