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To fly as the hawk and eagle has been mankind's dream for centuries. Modern sailplanes make soaring and gliding flight possible, and with them, humans can fly h

(REVISED TEXT 2014) The Glider Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-13A) 2013 Edition - This is the FAA's primary technical manual for the required aeronautical knowledg

Covers all sources of energy for soaring but it also deals with weather analysis, flight preparation, mental aspects, safety matters, technical issues and compe

This manual is intended for budding and improving glider pilots and as a resource for gliding instructors. It views the whole process from the perspective of a