Author: Federal Aviation Federal Aviation Administration Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 266
Book Description
This is the official FAA Glider Flying Handbook: FAA-H-8083-13A. This handbook supersedes FAA-H-8083-13, Glider Flying Handbook, dated 2003. Released in 2013, includes all errata/addenda as of 2021. Printed in Color. Full size: 8.5 x 11 inches. 266 pages. The Glider Flying Handbook is designed as a technical manual for applicants who are preparing for glider category rating and for currently certificated glider pilots who wish to improve their knowledge. Certificated flight instructors will find this handbook a valuable training aid, since detailed coverage of aeronautical decision-making, components and systems, aerodynamics, flight instruments, performance limitations, ground operations, flight maneuvers, traffic patterns, emergencies, soaring weather, soaring techniques, and cross-country flight is included. Topics such as radio navigation and communication, use of flight information publications, and regulations are available in other Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) publications.
Author: Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics ISBN: Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 240
Book Description
The first official book released by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the sole purpose of glider and sailplane instruction and knowledge, this book answers all the questions related to glider flying and soaring found in the FAA's required knowledge exams for pilots. Included is detailed coverage on decision making, aerodynamics, aircraft performance, soaring weather, flight instruments, medical factors, communications, and regulations, all in relation to the world of glider flying. Through full-colour graphics and detailed descriptions, pilots are better able to comprehend and visualise the manoeuvres within the book.
Author: Steve Longland Publisher: Crowood ISBN: 1847974449 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 267
Book Description
Gliding is for everyone who has ever dreamt of riding the air currents with the view stretching to the horizon, and with barely a sound to disturb the moment. Written by an experienced instructor, this book guides you through the first steps to realising that dream, and goes on to explore the many opportunities offered by this compelling and existing sport.
Author: Peter Mallinson Publisher: Crowood Press UK ISBN: 9781840371109 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Gain a clear understanding of the important aspects that are essential for safe and successful aerobatic glider flying. For use in conjunction with aerobatic instruction, this volume deals with safety considerations, flight envelopes, and glider design. Describes in general terms how to fly commonly encountered maneuvers, from standard level aerobatics to advanced flying. Includes a step-by-step guide to construction flight envelopes for various gliders.
Author: Federal Aviation Administration Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1626366721 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 501
Book Description
This book—prepared by the Federal Aviation Administration—is a resource without equal for glider pilots. Covering components and systems, flight instruments, performance limitations, preflight and ground operations, launch and recovery procedures, flight maneuvers, traffic patterns, soaring weather, radio navigation, and much more, it lays out in authoritative detail the science, mechanics, and regulations that every pilot needs to know. Plus, it contains a glossary of essential terms and crystal-clear color illustrations. No one should learn to fly, or fly a glider, without this information close at hand.
Author: Federal Aviation Federal Aviation Administration Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 52
Book Description
This guide will prepare you for your FAA Airman Knowledge Written Test. It includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test, and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
Author: Federal Aviation Federal Aviation Administration
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Author: Thomas Knauff
Author: Steve Longland
Author: Peter Mallinson
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Author: Carle Conway
Author: Thomas Knauff
Author: Federal Aviation Federal Aviation Administration