Glider Flying Handbook (Federal Aviation Administration): FAA-H-8083-13A

A valuable training aid for applicants preparing for glider category rating or current glider pilots who wish to support their knowledge This comprehensive handbook created by the Federal Aviation Administration supplies glider pilots with all of the information they need for certification in the glider category An multi functional technical manual the Glider Flying Handbook focuses solely at the precise science of glider flight Inside are hundreds of detailed illustrations and diagrams on Components and systemsFlight instrumentsPerformance limitationsLaunch and recovery proceduresFlight maneuversTraffic patternsSoaring weatherRadio navigationAnd a lot more Complete and authoritative the FAA s Glider Flying Handbook makes to be had to the reader the whole thing from the history of glider flight to the skills needed to fly cross country This ultimate resource is the essential tool all student glider pilots wish to get certified and all experienced flyers wish to stay secure and informed