Teach Yourself to Fly

Tangye, Nigel

ISBN 10: 0340966149 / ISBN 13: 9780340966143

Published by Teach Yourself Books, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Teach Yourself to Fly
• Publisher: Teach Yourself Books
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340966149
• ISBN 13: 9780340966143
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1783235880.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 11187181
• Signed: 7/5/2026 7:18:00 AM
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Synopsis

It was used on the eve of the second world war to prepare pilot recruits and conscripts before they were called for service, and as such it was read religiously by thousands of young men, some as young as 17, and directly impacted on the British war effort.

This beautiful new printing of the book captures all of the feelings of that extraordinary time - it's nostalgic, understated, inspiring and very British indeed, warning young pilots, amongst other things, not to feel 'too discouraged' in the event of a crash landing.

Technology has changed hugely, but the principles of aviation as they were in the middle of the twentieth century are perfectly summarized in this lovely book. Get hold of the right vehicle, and it really can teach you to fly.

What happens when you're up there, however, is your responsibility.

About the Author

Nigel Trevithick Tangye was a British airman, novelist, journalist and the author of various books about Cornwall. He worked for MI5, and later claimed to have been an MI5 agent during the Spanish Civil War. He was married to the actress Ann Todd.