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This history of Schweizer sailplanes includes a chapter on each of the 22 different glider types built by the Schweizers. The book explains how each type was developed and gives details of its construction, special features, how it flew and any outstanding flights made by each type.

A clean and crisp hardback copy, but with quite a marked crease to the 2 top outer corners (see images). There is a circular embossed (not ink) private ownership stamp in the bottom right-hand corner of the front free endpaper, but overall this is a good hardback copy. [This large-format volume was issued in pictorial boards without a dust jacket].

Thank you for supporting Earthlight Books and independent bookstores. Hard cover, no DJ. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear to boards. Clean, tight binding. Previous owner's sticker in front cover

This unique book by Prof. Fred Thomas of the Technical University of Braunschweig grew out of the author's work with the Braunschweig Akaflieg (University-affiliated Academic Flying Group). In its original German, it served as a textbook and valuable reference for students in the Akafliegs. This English edition has been expanded and updated to include many sailplanes and technical developments appearing since the latest German edition. The book emphasizes physical relationships rather than mathematical detail, making it suitable for beginning pilots and engineers alike. Discusses the design of high-performance sailplanes: Aerodynamics, Flight Mechanics, Certification Regulations, Cross-Country Theory, and Design Optimization. Includes a reference section with basic design data for over 150 sailplanes.

This unique book by Prof. Fred Thomas of the Technical University of Braunschweig grew out of the author's work with the Braunschweig Akaflieg (University-affiliated Academic Flying Group). In its original German, it served as a textbook and valuable reference for students in the Akafliegs. This English edition has been expanded and updated to include many sailplanes and technical developments appearing since the latest German edition. The book emphasizes physical relationships rather than mathematical detail, making it suitable for beginning pilots and engineers alike. Discusses the design of high-performance sailplanes: Aerodynamics, Flight Mechanics, Certification Regulations, Cross-Country Theory, and Design Optimization. Includes a reference section with basic design data for over 150 sailplanes.

Explains how sailplanes fly, tells how to obtain an FAA license, and names places to soar and compete in the U.S

The results of a long-term collaboration between a mathematician and a designer, builder, and flier of tailless sailplane models. They provide a comprehensive and practical overview of flying wings, both sailplanes and powered craft. The topics include the aerodynamic principles, stability, control, flight characteristics, design, hanggliders, prejudices and myths, and examples. Accessible to lay readers with some background in flying or aerodynamics. Translated from the 1990 German original. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

First published in 1994 and in print virtually ever since, War Prizes was an illustrated history of the German, Italian, and Japanese aircraft brought to Allied countries after World War II for testing and evaluation. Wide ranges of airplanes were covered in the book including civil aircraft and sailplanes as well as military types. The only drawback with War Prizes was that because it was providing a detailed narrative of the testing and evaluation programs, the space that could be devoted to the photographs was limited. War Prizes: The Album illustrates in much greater depth the aircraft types featured in the original volume. It has photographs of each type in the markings of the Allied countries that operated them. One aspect of the subject that will have notably better coverage in this book is that of Axis aircraft which found their way into Russian hands. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union a lot more material has become available. The majority of the photos that appear in this book were not published in the earlier book.

Drawings, photographs, and practical instructions offer the novice guidelines in operating sailplanes, revealing the hazards and challenges of this sport

This book is a guide for: balloonists, RC Modelers, Parachutists, Hang Glider, Paraglider and Sailplane Pilots. Discover the secrets of turbulent air, explore the world of micro meteorology -small-scale effects, find how to predict flying conditions and many more detailing.

The results of a long-term collaboration between a mathematician and a designer, builder, and flier of tailless sailplane models. They provide a comprehensive and practical overview of flying wings, both sailplanes and powered craft. The topics include the aerodynamic principles, stability, control, flight characteristics, design, hanggliders, prejudices and myths, and examples. Accessible to lay readers with some background in flying or aerodynamics. Translated from the 1990 German original. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

First published in 1994 and in print virtually ever since, War Prizes was an illustrated history of the German, Italian, and Japanese aircraft brought to Allied countries after World War II for testing and evaluation. Wide ranges of airplanes were covered in the book including civil aircraft and sailplanes as well as military types. The only drawback with War Prizes was that because it was providing a detailed narrative of the testing and evaluation programs, the space that could be devoted to the photographs was limited. War Prizes: The Album illustrates in much greater depth the aircraft types featured in the original volume. It has photographs of each type in the markings of the Allied countries that operated them. One aspect of the subject that will have notably better coverage in this book is that of Axis aircraft which found their way into Russian hands. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union a lot more material has become available. The majority of the photos that appear in this book were not published in the earlier book.

Presents standard aerodynamic theory, as applied to model flight, in a concise and practical form. An excellent introduction to aerodynamics not only for model flying enthusiasts but also for those concerned with full-scale light and ultralight aircraft and sailplanes, remotely piloted surveillance and research aircraft, wind surfers and land yachts, and the designers of wind turbines. Revised and updated to reflect significant developments in model aircraft. 4th ed.

The Bowlus Baby Albatross was one of the most popular American designed sailplanes of the late 1930s and early 1940s. Designed by William Hawley Bowlus of San Fernando, California, this beautiful little sailplane has inspired several generations of young and old to pursue carriers in all facets of aviation including the sport of soaring. This is the story of Hawley Bowlus and his iconic BA-100 Baby Albatross. ON THE WINGS OF AN ALBATROSS is the Winner of the 2015 Vintage Sailplane Association Literary Award.

This book is a guide for: balloonists, RC Modelers, Parachutists, Hang Glider, Paraglider and Sailplane Pilots. Discover the secrets of turbulent air, explore the world of micro meteorology -small-scale effects, find how to predict flying conditions and many more detailing.

The Bowlus Baby Albatross was one of the most popular American designed sailplanes of the late 1930s and early 1940s. Designed by William Hawley Bowlus of San Fernando, California, this beautiful little sailplane has inspired several generations of young and old to pursue carriers in all facets of aviation including the sport of soaring. This is the story of Hawley Bowlus and his iconic BA-100 Baby Albatross. ON THE WINGS OF AN ALBATROSS is the Winner of the 2015 Vintage Sailplane Association Literary Award.