Half Mile Up Without an Engine: The Essentials, the Excitement of Sailplanes & Soaring

Used Softcover Edition published by Prenctice-Hall, N.J, 1982, 198 pages (60 illustrations) in Good Condition, Text is clean with no marks, writing, rips, tears, creases, loose or bent pages. There is some wear along the corners of this book but again minor. A step-by-step nontechnical instructional book on everything from preflight training and inspection to landing and safety techniques, as well as F.A.A. licensing regulations. Book also includes a separate section on great feats and records, soaring sites, clubs, museums, and professional associations. Author Gannon takes you on an exhilarating journey into the world of sailplaning and gives you scores of expert tips and insights based on his personal experience as a pilot. Gannon discusses the three simple techniques of soaring that you need to learning and then the sky is your limit. We ship within 24 hours of your purchase with a Delivery Confirmation.