Customer Reviews
Beginning Gliding, not for beginners - By: Haluk Yildiz, 05 Oct 2006 
Too complicated for beginners, I started gliding 2 years ago & got this book as a reference. IMHO, this book is not for a beginner. It is obvious that the writer is very professional & he knows more theory than the instructors that I have flown. After 2 years I have done about 40 solo flights & still find this book boring & too much detailed. Try to find a short simple that explains basics of gliding.
Should have been better - By: , 21 Nov 2003 
I was very happy with this book until I came across (and bought) the Glider Pilot's Manual.
DP's conversational tone is fine but line drawings should be more clear & the collection of DP books should form a coherent series, probing the depths of the sport. Alas!
Buy this one, certainly, you'll make no mistake. But beware : successive DP books include many of the same drawings & word-for-word text extracts.
A class act for the pre-solo pilot - By: , 27 Feb 2001 
Contains everything a pre-solo pilot needs to know to understand how to properly launch, control & land a glider. Has some basic information on lift types. Tells you how to correct alll of the usual mistakes, & lots of different ways to think about the same thing. If you're even thinking about taking up gliding, buy this book - the technical aspects are covered in an easy to understand manner, with lots of handy sketches.
I doubt DP will ever read this, but If you ever do -thanks!
