Americas Soaring Book

America's Soaring Book by Editors of Flying Magazine. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, NY, 1975. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. Watermark on outer edge of DJ, book not affected. Bottom outside corners bumped, overall content excellent. 272 Pgs. ISBN 0684142082. LCCN 74-32016. A comprehensive illustrated guide. This book, meant for pilots and non-pilots alike, is a thorough survey of the world of soaring, mainly in the US but also covering activities abroad. It recounts the history of soaring; provides a guide to the best places to soar in the US and other countries; explains the basic techniques of motorless flight; and the financial requirements involved. There is also a section on competitive soaring. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 14508.