Americas Soaring Book

America's Soaring Book by Editors of Flying Magazine. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, NY, 1975. 1st Edition1st Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. Watermark on outer edge of DJ, book not affected. Bottom outside corners bumped, overall content excellent. 272 Pgs. ISBN 0684142082. LCCN 74-32016. A comprehensive illustrated guide. This book, meant for pilots and non-pilots alike, is a thorough survey of the world of soaring, mainly in the US but also covering activities abroad. It recounts the history of soaring; provides a guide to the best places to soar in the US and other countries; explains the basic techniques of motorless flight; and the financial requirements involved. There is also a section on competitive soaring. Description text copyright 2007 BooksForComfort. Item ID 14508.