This book has been written for the solo pilot who wishes to train to a more advanced level. The book deals mainly with the techniques required to get the best out of your machine and your day. Chapters include: Thermals, Thermal Soaring, Hill Soaring, Wave Soaring, Sea Breeze Fronts, Task Selection, Flight Preparation, Cross Country in Thermals, Speed Flying, Dolphin Flying, Water Ballast, Cross Country in Wave, Navigation, Turning Points, The Final Glide, and Landing Out.
There is also a section on personal improvement. The appendices cover Speed-to-fly ring construction, Compass Swinging, Motor Gliders and Turbo Gliders.
Highly recommended.
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