Hang Gliding Flying Skills - A Complete Instruction Manual for Beginners to Experts

State College, Pennsylvania: Dennis Pagen, 1977. First Printing . Trade Paperback. Very Good. 6" x 9. Pagen, Dennis. 110 Pages. March 1977 Edition. Previous owner's name on the title page. No other marks or stamps to this tight book with flawless interior text and illustration pages. This book is all about hang gliding and how you can learn to fly in the easiest and safest manner possible. Hang gliding is fun. From the moment you lift your first set of wings to the time you're inscribing scrolls upon the sky, you will be caught up with the challenge and the pleasure of the sport. To advance to the expert level of hang gliding, you need to master two things: flying skill and knowledge of flying conditions. Hang Glid- ing and Flying Skills cover the first topic in great detail and relates to the second topic in a practical manner. This allows a pilot to advance safely and knowledgeably to an intermediate level without having to concentrate on anything but flying practice. Flying skill consists of two parts itself. These are technique and judgement. The actual control of a hang glider is easy to learn. Judgement comes from a gradual process of practice and evaluation in many different situations. The air is a changing, living entity. This is what provides interest and a variety of situations requiring judgement. You can learn to fly to an advanced level with just the teachings of this book, insight and a mature attitude however, there is no substitute for a trained certified instructor. Use this material to supplement the learning you receive from the instructor. The material in this book was chosen to answer the questions asked most often by students and provide a broad knowledge of the sport. The essence of hang gliding is enjoyment. Contents in Nine Chapters: Hang Gliding and Overview, Why It Flies, Selecting Your Equipment, Beginning Flight, Intermediate Flight, Advanced Aerodynamics and Glider Design, Advanced Flight, Upgrading Your Equipment, and More Challenges. Plus Appendices and Glossary.