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Beginning Gliding

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Chapter coverages in 'Beginning Gliding' include:
	Is Gliding for You?
	The Glider and Your First Flights
	Learning to Glide
	Help with the Landings
	Spoiling the Gliding Angle
	Using the Airbrakes
	Planning the Approach and Landing
	Stalling and Spinning
	The Effects of the Wind
	Aerotowing
	Winch Launching
	Soaring
	Conversion of Power to Glider Flying

'Beginning Gliding' by Derek Piggot
...has become the classic text for budding and improving glider pilots, as well as their instructors.
Written in a clear and straightforward style, it views the whole process from the perspective of the beginner and tackles head on the difficulties and concerns experienced by them.
The author explains in detail the disciplines to be learnt and equally importantly, how they should be taught.
Updated to take account of new developments in the sport, 'Beginning Gliding' is also concerned with the feelings and difficulties the newcomer to flying may experience.

Derek Piggot MBE was Chief Flying Instructor at Lasham Gliding Society from 1953-89 and is author of several standard reference books.

Reviews of 'Beginning Gliding' and credits to the author have included...

'I cannot imagine a more clearly set out, brilliantly ilustrated or helpful book for the beginner' - Royal Air Forces Quarterly

'Generally regarded as one of the classic works on the subject and deservedly so...essential reading for anyone considering gliding' - Flyer Magazine

'Derek Piggot is without doubt one of the finest gliding instructors in the world'

Fully illustrated with photographs, diagrams and line drawings throughout.
Soft. 224 pages.

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