Fiche bibliographique n° 923

Titre Go Gliding
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Auteur WELCH, Ann & DENES, Gabor
Année de publication 1960
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Langue anglais
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Nombre de pages 111
Sommaire I. ABOUT GLIDERS
Summary of what gliding is—Misunderstandings—Size and construction— Controls, airbrakes, instruments, equipment, etc.—Trailers and Retrieving—Cross country gliding—Overhauls
II. HOW A GLIDER FLIES
The gliding angle and sinking speed—Stalling—Airspeed and groundspeed— Ground handling
III. HOW A GLIDER SOARS
Principles—Thermal soaring—Cumulus clouds—Hill soaring—Wave soaring—Problems of the pilot
IV. LAUNCHING
Aero-towing—Car and winch launching—Signalling—Operating launching equipment—Bungle launching
V. LEARNING TO FLY
The first visit — The training glider and how it works—First flights— Sequence of lessons—In the air—How long it takes—First solo— B certificate and C certificate
VI. FIRST CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT
Briefing—Choosing afield—Bob's flight—Landing in the field
VII. GLIDING CLUBS
Clubs—Accommodation and food—Costs—Safety— The British Gliding Association—Help by members—Private owners—Numbers of clubs
VIII. COMPETITIONS
Popularity of competitions—Rules—Championship classes—Briefing and meteorology—Take off-—Work of the crews—Friendly atmosphere

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Remarques Texte de Ann Welch et photos de Gabor Denes.

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Fiche n° 923 [Dernière mise à jour : 2013-12-24]