| Armchair flying |
There is much useful reading that can be done before, between and after flights.
These books are available from Lasham, bookshops or the Public Library.
| Gliding | Steve Longland (Hardback) | The British Gliding Association Manual Latest (2002) hard-back publication - superbly illustrated, comprehensive and easily understood manual on how gliders work - but costs £25! |
| Going solo | Derek Piggott* | Handy pocket-sized booklet you can take with you on the airfield |
| Beginning Gliding | Derek Piggott | Definitive textbook for instructors and students |
| Gliding | Derek Piggott | Derek's classic - recently revised |
| Understanding Gliding | Derek Piggott | Covers the technicalities in detail |
| Theory of Flight for Glider Pilots | R C Stafford Allen | Handy booklet covering the basics - may be out of print |
| The Weather Guide | A G Forsdyke | Useful introduction |
| Pilot's Weather | Ann Welch | A good read from a veteran |
| Meteorology and flight | Tom Bradbury | Thoroughly comprehensive and readable - highly recommended |
| Meteorology for Glider Pilots | C E Wallington | The definitive weather guide - a bit heavy going in places! |
*Derek Piggot was Chief Instructor at Lasham for over 25 years and is one of the world's finest instructors. In addition to writing
The following pamphlets are usually available from the LGS office at Lasham.
Magazines
the text, Derek draws the beautifully clear diagrams. He has also had a long and successful career in power flying for films,
notably 'under the bridges' in 'The Blue Max', described in his biography 'Delta Papa - A life of flying', a really good read.
Know the Game - Gliding Useful introductory booklet Laws and Rules for Glider Pilots Essential information Local Flying Rules and recommended practices More vital info for Lasham flyers Lasham Progress sheet To chart your progress Lasham Training syllabus Plan your progress Pilot's Log Book Keep a comprehensive record of your flying
Sailplane and Gliding
(bi-monthly)Keep up to date with this mine of information On sale at Lasham, newsagents or on subscription from BGA Soaring
(monthly by the Soaring Society of America - SSA)Contains much useful info and news Available by subscription from SSA Today's PILOT
(monthly)Edited by an experienced glider and tug pilot - good coverage of gliding subjects
On sale at Lasham, newsagents or subscription
Pilot
(monthly)General aviation magazine
On sale at Lasham, newsagents or subscription