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.

GlidingSteve 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 soloDerek Piggott* Handy pocket-sized booklet you can take with you on the airfield
Beginning GlidingDerek Piggott Definitive textbook for instructors and students
GlidingDerek PiggottDerek's classic - recently revised
Understanding GlidingDerek PiggottCovers the technicalities in detail
Theory of Flight for Glider PilotsR C Stafford AllenHandy booklet covering the basics - may be out of print
The Weather GuideA G ForsdykeUseful introduction
Pilot's WeatherAnn WelchA good read from a veteran
Meteorology and flightTom BradburyThoroughly comprehensive and readable - highly recommended
Meteorology for Glider PilotsC E WallingtonThe 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 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.

The following pamphlets are usually available from the LGS office at Lasham.

Know the Game - GlidingUseful introductory booklet
Laws and Rules for Glider PilotsEssential information
Local Flying Rules and recommended practicesMore vital info for Lasham flyers
Lasham Progress sheetTo chart your progress
Lasham Training syllabusPlan your progress
Pilot's Log BookKeep a comprehensive record of your flying

Magazines

Sailplane and Gliding
(bi-monthly)
Keep up to date with this mine of informationOn sale at Lasham, newsagents or on subscription from BGA
Soaring
(monthly by the Soaring Society of America - SSA)
Contains much useful info and newsAvailable 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

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