First published in 1987, the third edition of an illustrated manual on gliding, which demonstrates the basic principles of gliding, and discusses the rival merits of the various types of brakes and launching methods, and what maintains, or disturbs, the stability of a glider in flight.
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Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0001069442
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001531956
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Seller: Goldstone Books, Llandybie, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. All orders are dispatched within one working day from our UK warehouse. We've been selling books online since 2004! We have over 750,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied. Seller Inventory # mon0004662766
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Seller: BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. Good condition book with dust jacket. Complete DJ is clean with minor edge wear and surface fading. Book has clean and bright contents. Seller Inventory # 9999-9994223552
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. illustrated edition. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # GRP98921955
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Seller: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. Diagrammatic (illustrator). Reprint. 1.0 kg; 260 pages, last page blank, includes appendices, index, and is illustrated by 148 black-and-white drawings, many step-by-step, and tables. Colour illustrated photographic dustwrapper. The dustwrapper is rubbed on both the top edge and the bottom edge, with a small chip missing from the bottom of the spine section, and there is a 2 inch tear with associated creasing at the top of the rear panel. Ownership inscription dated 1983 on the front end page. Otherwise in clean condition. The author shows that the pilot who wants to get the best possible performance from his aircraft must know how and why a glider flies. With the aid of the diagrams he demonstrates that the basic principles of gliding are not in fact complex, and he shows how a knowledge of the reasons for some of the seemingly wayward behaviour of a glider in the air helps a pilot achieve consistently better results. -- front fold over blurb. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. We are happy to provide pictures of this book on request Illustrator: Diagrammatic. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Automobiles & Vehicles; ISBN: 0713616407. ISBN/EAN: 9780713616408. Inventory No: 0219765. Seller Inventory # 0219765
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Seller: BYTOWN BOOKERY, Vars, ON, Canada
Cloth. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. Green cloth boards, wear to the corners and spine ends. An ex-library copy with stamps and reside sticker from the pocket. Tightly bound, no internal marks. The DJ has been laminated. "An illustrated manual on gliding, which demonstrates the basic principles of gliding, and discusses the rival merits of the various types of brakes and launching methods, and what maintains, or disturbs, the stability of a glider in flight." ; B&W Illustrations; 9.92 X 7.80 X 1.18 inches; 260 pages. Seller Inventory # 13885
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Seller: beckfarmbooks, HOLT, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Cloth. Condition: Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Good Plus. Derek Piggott (illustrator). First Edition. 259 pages. Illustrations by the author. With the aid of 148 of his own diagrams the author demonstrates that the basic principles of gliding are not in fact complex, and he shows how a knowledge of the reasons for some of the seemingly wayward behaviour of a glider in the air helps a pilot to achieve consistently better results.Top edges dusty; pages 9-16 unstitched but undamaged. Seller Inventory # 008259
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Seller: Joan Andrews, Alton, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Signed, Reprint Hardback, white d/j has a tear on front cover, bumped spine and corners and scuffing along top edges, previous owners name, o/w internally good. The principles of Soaring Flight, Illustrations by the author. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 2409
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Seller: Lexington Books Inc, Idaho Falls, ID, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. VG in VG dj. Seller Inventory # 056392
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