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Glider Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-13)
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M593A
$29.95
FAA 8083-13A
Put out by the FAA, this is the primary technical manual for the required aeronautical knowledge necessary to operate a glider.
Put out by the FAA, this is the primary technical manual for the required aeronautical knowledge necessary to operate a glider.
FAA 8083-13A
Put out by the FAA, this is the primary technical manual for the required aeronautical knowledge necessary to operate a glider. It is essential reading for applicants preparing for the exams for private, commercial, or flight instructor pilot certificates with a glider rating, as well as for currently certificated glider pilots who wish to improve their knowledge. Covers aeronautical decision making, components and systems, aerodynamics, flight instruments, performance limitations, ground operations, flight maneuvers, traffic patterns, emergencies, soaring weather, soaring techniques, and cross-country flight.In addition, readers will find information on towing, human factors, and the Soaring Safety Foundation (SSF) Safety Advisory 00-1, “Glider Critical Assembly Procedures” in the Appendix, which covers ensuring aircraft airworthiness. Approx 272 pages.