Glider Flying Handbook

Designed as a technical manual for applicants who are preparing for glider category rating & for currently certificated glider pilots who wish to improve their knowledge. Certificated flight instructors will find this handbook a valuable training aid, since detailed coverage of aeronautical decision making, components & systems, aerodynamics, flight instruments, performance limitations, ground operations, flight maneuvers, traffic patterns, emergencies, soaring weather, soaring techniques, & cross-country is included. This handbook conforms to pilot training & certification concepts established by the Fed. Aviation Admin. The discussion & explanations reflect the most commonly used practices & principles for flying gliders. Color illustrations.Leonard, Barry is the author of 'Glider Flying Handbook', published 2003 under ISBN 9780756736569 and ISBN 0756736560.