The Paths Of Soaring Flight
The Paths Of Soaring Flight

Author: Frank George Irving

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 1999-03-26

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1783262583

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This book is concerned with the sport of soaring, mainly with the mathematical basis of sailplane design and operation. It does not tell the beginner how to fly, but it will give an experienced pilot some background, with historical notes showing how ideas have evolved and could develop in the future. Some of the material is taken from OSTIV (Organisation Scientifique et Technique Internationale de Vol a Viole) publications and from Technical Soaring, neither of which is readily available to the general public, including papers by the author and others. Extensive references are provided in each chapter.

Glider Flying Handbook
Glider Flying Handbook

Author: Federal Aviation Administration

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

Published: 2007-07

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1602390614

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For both certified glider pilots and students attempting certification in the glider category, this is an unparalleled...

The Handbook of Glider Aerobatics
The Handbook of Glider Aerobatics

Author: Peter Mallinson

Publisher: Crowood Press UK

Published: 1999-11-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781840371109

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Gain a clear understanding of the important aspects that are essential for safe and successful aerobatic glider flying. For use in conjunction with aerobatic instruction, this volume deals with safety considerations, flight envelopes, and glider design. Describes in general terms how to fly commonly encountered maneuvers, from standard level aerobatics to advanced flying. Includes a step-by-step guide to construction flight envelopes for various gliders.

Soaring Flight
Soaring Flight

Author: Toby Treves

Publisher: Paul Holberton Publishing

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781907372858

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Published to accompany the exhibition of the same name held at The Courtauld Gallery, London, 15 October 2015-17 January 2016.

Flying the Mountains
Flying the Mountains

Author: Fletcher Fairchild Anderson

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2003-02-11

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 0071429336

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This training guide diminishes the dangers and doubles the thrill--and safety--of flying single-engine aircraft at high altitudes in mountainous regions. Logically organized by phases of flight--from preflight preparation to landings--the author combines statistics, techniques, and examples of actions (correct and incorrect) that real pilots have taken in actual flight scenarios. * Details training that offsets mountain flying mistakes * Describes the effects of altitude on pilots and aircraft * Outlines cold weather operations and precautions * Includes search and rescue operation procedures * Reviews take-off conditions from airport mountains