Gliding, A Handbook on Soaring Flight

Gliding, A Handbook on Soaring Flight by Derek Piggott. Published by Adam & Charles Black, London, 1967. 2nd Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Fine in Torn DJ. Orig owners name in ink inside front cover. Notes in ink on back end paper. 263 Pgs. With 16 photographs and 75 figures. The standard reference book on learning to glide. It covers all the important aspects of gliding from the very first flight to advanced cross country techniques. This second edition includes instructional methods to meet the requirements of 2-seater training gliders and expiations of instruments that are in general use. A special section has been added giving the results of research into thermal bubbles and their structure. There are several new drawings and interesting photographs of the latest types of gliders. Description text copyright 2001 BooksForComfort. Item ID 3615.