The Soaring Pilot's Manual
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (852 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1847970443 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The Soaring Pilot's Manual advances the reader from elementary flying to confident soaring by clearly and precisely explaining the basic soaring mechanisms and techniques. The latest technology, such as GPS navigation and instrument systems is covered.. Having covered the first steps, the book progresses to cross-country flying and the final section contains exercises that will be found useful for any glider pilot wishing to improve his ability and qualifications. Explanatory diagrams illustrate the text throughout, making a complicated subject simple to understand
"An old and very basic book" according to Jean-Jacques Malosse. This book that has been reprinted in 2008 is a bit outdated and still discusses barographs that are not used in contests anymore. Also, the discussion of airspace is irrelevant in US where basically, restricted airspace is only around airports and everywhere else it is OK to fly up to 17900 feet (class E/G airspace). This book has *no* equations at all and does not refer to other books like Stull's Meteorology for Scientists and Engineers or better Boundary Layer Meteorology. Figure 2.10 at page 1An old and very basic book Jean-Jacques Malosse This book that has been reprinted in 2008 is a bit outdated and still discusses barographs that are not used in contests anymore. Also, the discussion of airspace is irrelevant in US where basically, restricted airspace is only around airports and everywhere else it is OK to fly up to 17900 feet (class E/G airspace). This book has *no* equations at all and does not refer to other books like Stull's Meteorology for Scientists and Engineers or better Boundary Layer Meteorology. Figure 2.10 at page 14 is incorrect. The author ignored the concepts of surface layer. is incorrect. The author ignored the concepts of surface layer. lacks focus on cloud soaring cumulus soaring is not enough described. However the book is comprehensive and clear for all other aspects of soaring.. The Key Word is "Soaring" Robert W. Winter Soaring students be advised: this is not about coordinating turns, smooth aerotow, well-flown approaches. It might have been aptly subtitled "Soaring 301", as it is clearly for those who have mastered the basics and gotten their PPG or C Badge. American readers may want to keep their conversion tables handy as most temperatures are given in Celsius and many measurements in metric. Additionally, the British badge requirements now and then differ from those used by Soaring Society of America. The book is very well written and informative, even for those like me,
Ken Stewart started gliding in 1972 and by 1976 held an Instructor's Rating. As National Coach he was involved in all aspects of the sport, including the training of instructors, and cross-country and competition training. In 1982 he became National Coach to the British Gliding Association, a post he held for six years before becoming an airline pilot. He is the holder of the FAI Diamond Badge.
It is, unusually for a textbook, a good read, punctuated with anecdotes and a sense of humour. Flyer magazine Why do I recommend it? It is clear, concise, comprehensive, informative, and maybe will have saved my life Vintage Glider Club . Above all, Ken reminds us that gliding is, and should always remain, fun