| Glider Flying Handbook (Federal Aviation Administration): Faa-H-8083-13a Contributor(s): Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (Author) |
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ISBN: 1632206994 ISBN-13: 9781632206992 Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Transportation - Aviation - Young Adult Nonfiction | Reference - Young Adult Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - General |
| Dewey: 629.132 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.5" W x 10.9" (1.40 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A valuable training aid for applicants preparing for glider category rating or current glider pilots who wish to improve their knowledge This comprehensive handbook, created by the Federal Aviation Administration, supplies glider pilots with all the information they need for certification in the glider category. An all-in-one technical manual, the Glider Flying Handbook focuses solely on the precise science of glider flight. Inside are hundreds of detailed illustrations and diagrams on: Components and systems Flight instruments Performance limitations Launch and recovery procedures Flight maneuvers Traffic patterns Soaring weather Radio navigation And much more Complete and authoritative, the FAA's Glider Flying Handbook makes available to the reader everything from the history of glider flight to the skills needed to fly cross-country. This ultimate resource is the essential tool all student glider pilots need to get certified and all experienced flyers need to stay safe and informed. |