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Ken Stewart
Soaring Pilot’s Manual [EPUB ebook]
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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. Explanatory diagrams illustrate the text throughout, making a complicated subject simple to understand. 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. The latest technology, such as GPS navigation and instrument systems is covered. Well illustrated with over 300 black & white line drawings.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 384 ● ISBN 9781847979261 ● File size 17.3 MB ● Publisher Crowood ● City London ● Country GB ● Published 2014 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 3401385 ● Copy protection Social DRM

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