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Alan Derek Piggott

Autor/a de Gliding: A Handbook on Soaring Flight

12 obres 130 Membres 3 Ressenyes

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Derek Piggott spent 30 years as the Chief Instructor at the Lasham Gliding Centre.

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Nom normalitzat
Piggott, Alan Derek
Data de naixement
1922-12-27
Gènere
male
Nacionalitat
UK
Professions
Pilot

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Ressenyes

The back-cover blurb states that this has become one of the classic works on the subject of gliding. The author is undoubtedly knowledgeable, and there were even a few little nuggets of amusement buried in its pages. This might make a much better read for an actual aspiring glider pilot than it was for me, even though I am interested in the subject. This may be because glider pilots are usually already pilots of powered aircraft, so there is some assumption on the author’s part of knowledge on the reader’s part. I am not a pilot (and I don’t play one on TV either)—I’m just a nerd :) So this is definitely more for a specialist audience.… (més)
 
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rabbitprincess | Hi ha 1 ressenya més | Jun 15, 2019 |
This guide explains how and why a glider flies, and demonstrates, with the aid of diagrams, that the basic principles are not in fact complex. It answers questions such as What actually happens when a gust of wind hits a glider? and What maintains, or disturbs, the stability of a machine?
"Derek Piggott MBE spent 30 years as the Chief Instructor at the Lasham Gliding Centre, and has, over the years, introduced thousands of people to the joys of silent flight. He is a keen instructor and continues to be an active competitor in gliding competitions. In the fourth edition of this classic work on the subject, Derek passes on yet more of his comprehensive knowledge of the sport. He presents the basic principles of gliding in a style any pilot can easily understand. For those who would like to improve their gliding performance as pilots this book comes highly recommended"--Back cover.… (més)
 
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MasseyLibrary | Hi ha 1 ressenya més | Apr 30, 2019 |
A good, but dated, introduction to gliding through the air in un-powered planes. Shows different sorts of gliders, how they are used, and generally nice introduction to the sport with a British overview. I've never used a glider, and probably never will, but this is an enjoyable book about the hobby, and fun to leaf through.
 
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hadden | Oct 29, 2011 |

Estadístiques

Obres
12
Membres
130
Popularitat
#155,342
Valoració
½ 3.6
Ressenyes
3
ISBN
32
Llengües
1

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