11? x 8 1/2", ix, 390 pages, black and white photographs and diagrams. ?Probably the simplest layout of the concepts of gliding flight ever written. A terrific reference book and training supplement for the beginner through intermediate pilot?. Seventh edition, updated with new illustrations, photographs and he latest techniques. Soft covers, no longer has the bonus DVD, but otherwise a very good copy.

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Title: Paragliding: A Pilot's Training Manual
Publisher: Wills Wing, Orange, CA
Publication Date: 2004
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0975446509
ISBN 13: 9780975446508
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 5th or later Edition
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Paragliding - A Pilot's Training Manual is a complete resource for both new students of paragliding and experienced pilots looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of this dynamic sport. The book covers all of the basic essentials of aerodynamics and principles of flight, along with pilot techniques from the beginner through expert level. Included with the book is a bonus DVD with 80 minutes of instructional video.

About the Author

One of the owners and executive managers of Wills Wing, Mike Meier is a member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, and has been a test pilot for Wills Wing since 1976.

Mark Stucky, who began his aviation career in hang gliding, is a professional military and NASA test pilot and member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, whose flight test experience ranges from sub 20 mph speeds in paragliders to beyond Mach 3 in the SR 71 Blackbird.

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Peter and Rosemary Trinder are retired PBFA members, and trade on-line from The Loft at Trinders', Malting Lane, Clare, Suffolk, CO10 8NW. In addition to selling a wide variety of uncommon books, they also sell quality designer fashion, clothes and accessories largely from the latter part of the 20th Century; fashion and fashion books are listed at 20thcenturyfashion.co.uk. We also maintain an archive site at trindersfinetools.co.uk, where we list quality tools, particularly Norris and similar infill planes, that we have sold in the past.

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