A comprehensive and completely up-to-date flying training manual for glider pilots. All aspects of training are covered, leading the beginner throught the flying training exercises and giving enough technical information for the various principles of flight examinations right through to basic soaring. Covers basic flying training, glider design, basic soaring, rules of the air, how instruments work, the use of radio and much more. With line drawings, diagrams and tables throughout, this is an essential work of reference for the modern glider pilot.

This is a detailed flying training manual for glider pilots. All aspects of training for the Glider Pilot's Licence are covered in detail. It is a complete manual for the beginner leading him/her through the flying training, giving enough technical information for the various Principles of Flight examinations which need to be passed, and introducing basic soaring