The Complete Soaring Guide

Have you ever relished the thought of flying a glider and soaring silently high in the sunshine, or been tempted to join a gliding club? If so, this book will help remove those doubts which may have stopped you taking that all-important first step towards achieving your ambition. Specifically aimed at the newcomer to soaring, Ann Welch's detailed but easy-to-follow text covers: organisation of the sport how a glider is flown and soared construction, maintenance and repair launching by winch and aerotow knowing the weather navigation instruments flying cross country air law and controlled airspace competitions and speed flying. (book description courtesy of seller keymedia)