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Gliding: The Theory of Flight
British Gliding Association
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Description for Gliding: The Theory of Flight
Paperback. Aimed at all glider pilots and instructors, this user-friendly guide explains the key theories of flight. Packed with clear illustrations, Gliding makes complex topics comprehensible and includes over 400 illustrations detailing how and why gliders work. Num Pages: 320 pages, line drawings throughout. BIC Classification: TRPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 189 x 20. Weight in Grams: 826.
As the official manual of the world famous British Gliding Association, this book is recommended reading for all pilots and instructors. Highly illustrated and designed to be user-friendly, it takes the user through the key theories of flight. 'Must-have' scientific information is highlighted which, together with the less critical material, provides an authoritative resource which can be studied or dipped into as required. Making complex topics comprehensible and including 400 illustrations to enhance the explanatory material, Gliding explains how and why gliders work.
As the official manual of the world famous British Gliding Association, this book is recommended reading for all pilots and instructors. Highly illustrated and designed to be user-friendly, it takes the user through the key theories of flight. 'Must-have' scientific information is highlighted which, together with the less critical material, provides an authoritative resource which can be studied or dipped into as required. Making complex topics comprehensible and including 400 illustrations to enhance the explanatory material, Gliding explains how and why gliders work.
Product Details
Publisher
A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780713686609
SKU
V9780713686609
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About British Gliding Association
The British Gliding Association is the national governing body for gliding in the UK. Under delegation from the Civil Aviation Authority, it is responsible for the standards of instruction and tuition of pilots at over 100 gliding clubs and schools.
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