Veteran glider instructor and Designated Pilot Examiner Dick Eckels shares a lifetime of knowledge in “A Soaring Pilot’s Handbook,” now available from Sporty’s.
The handbook includes nearly 200 pictures and diagrams to help explain important concepts. The book is organized by the Areas of Operation found in the FAA Glider Practical Test Standards.
Eckels said he decided to write this book when he found far too many students were lacking essential knowledge for the practical test. Many students learn to fly gliders in a club environment, which has some advantages. However, the instruction often lacks continuity since the student may float between multiple club instructors. A Soaring Pilot’s Handbook can help to fill in the gaps and provide continuity as a learning resource, he noted.
A Soaring Pilot’s Handbook is available as a coil bound, printed book [M135A] for $39.95 or a PDF ebook [E630A] for $29.95.
Am very interested in the electronic format of the book, as I will be on a very long flight to NZ. Can I convert the .pdf file into an eBook or kindle format, or can you sell one in that format–the readers are much more convenient when looking at it with an iPhone instead of iPad or equivalent
thanks
hermann