Sunday, April 20, 2014

FAA - Glider Flying Handbook

FAA - Glider Flying Handbook





  • Chapter 01: Gliders and Sailplanes
  • Chapter 02: Components and Systems 
  • Chapter 03: Aerodynamics of Flight 
  • Chapter 04: Flight Instruments 
  • Chapter 05: Glider Performance 
  • Chapter 06: Preflight and Ground Operations 
  • Chapter  07: Launch & Recovery Procedures & Flight Maneuvers
  • Chapter 08: Abnormal and Emergency Procedures 
  • Chapter 09: Soaring Weather 
  • Chapter  10: Soaring Techniques
  • Chapter  11: Cross-Country Soaring
  • Chapter  12: Towing
  • Chapter 13: Human Factors 
  • Appendix A: Soaring Safety Foundation (SSF) – Safety Advisory 00-1, Glider Critical Assembly Procedures 
  • Glossary and Index