The Glider Flying Handbook is designed as a technical manual for applicants who are preparing for glider category Glider Flying Handbook focuses solely on the precise science of glider flight. Inside are hundreds of detailed illustrations and diagrams on: Components and systems Flight instruments Performance limitations Launch and recovery procedures Flight maneuvers Traffic patterns Soaring weather Radio navigation And much more Complete and authoritative, the FAA's Glider Flying Handbook makes available to the reader everything from the history of glider flight to the skills needed to fly cross-country. This ultimate resource is the essential tool all student glider pilots need to get certified and all experienced flyers need to stay safe and informed.