Flying Sailplanes

'Flying Sailplanes' is a sequel to 'Cross Country Souring,' which continues to enjoy great success as the standard reference for advanced sailplane pilots. In compiling this...guide for the beginner, Helmut Reichmann has once again combined his special talent as a teacher with his vast experience in all aspects of gliding. In a unique way the author introduces the questioning newcomer to the art and the science of his new sport.Based on well proven German guidelines for training, this book links theory with its practical application and will prove to be an excellent training manual everywhere in the English speaking world. Local variations in geography or meteorological conditions can be easily allowed for where common-sense dictates.

Hardback. English. Soaring Society of America. 1987. Good Condition.