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Understanding Flying Weather

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Understanding Flying Weather by Derek Piggott is a clear and accessible guide to meteorology tailored for glider and light aeroplane pilots. This second edition explores atmospheric phenomena, explaining pressure patterns, cloud formation, and soaring conditions to enhance flying performance while ensuring safety and economy. Updated to include advances in satellite and computer technology, it covers the effects of depressions, anti-cyclones, and local topography, making complex weather concepts easy to grasp.

The book also aligns with the British Gliding Association Bronze 'C' Certificate syllabus, making it an essential resource for pilots preparing for this examination.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for glider and light aeroplane pilots, especially those studying for the British Gliding Association Bronze 'C' Certificate. Also suitable for aviation enthusiasts seeking a straightforward introduction to flying meteorology.

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The second edition of Derek Piggott's introduction to meteorology for glider and light aeroplane pilots.

Understanding Flying Weather explains in simple and accessible terms how atmospheric phenomena can be used to improve flying performance and to make flying both economical and enjoyable.

Taking into account advances in satellite and computer technology, Understanding Flying Weather describes pressure patterns, cloud formation and how soaring conditions can be used to advantage, as well as detailing the effects of depressions, anti-cyclones and local topography.

Its uncomplicated text and diagrams cover the syllabus for the British Gliding Association Bronze 'C' Certificate and so will be particularly relevant to those studying for this important examination.

This is the second edition, first published in 2004.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472988362

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Derek Piggott MBE was Chief Flying Instructor at Lasham from 1953 to 1989. He is very highly respected throughout the gliding world and is the author of several standard reference books, including Gliding 8th edition, and Understanding Gliding 3rd edition.

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