Microlight Pilot's Hanbook

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Summary: An excellent book for anyone wanting to fly a microlight
Review: This is an excellent book. Almost every microlight pilot in Great Britain will have a copy on his/her bookshelves. It is considered to be the microlight pilot's bible. I used it myself when learning to fly microlights, and still go back to it each year to remind the gray cells what I'm supposed to be remembering.

The chapters cover the theory of flight, how a flexwing flies, engine information, Air Law (applicable to UK and International, and although the US has a few different laws e.g. airspace, most is relevant in the USA).

It has an excellent section on Meteorology, Brian is an expert on the weather, and he has the ability to explain the basics in an easy to follow way.

Another section, on Navigation, covers traditional navigational skills, which will help a pilot to plot a course, stay on track, and recover when 'temporarily unsure of position'. Although the GPS seems to be the main method of navigation for many pilots these days, using traditional methods adds another fun dimension to flying. When the signal dies on the GPS, the map and compass methods will keep you heading in the right direction.

If you are looking to expand your knowledge, or if you intend to fly microlights outside the USA, then treat yourself to a copy of this easy to read classic.

Rating:
Summary: An excellent book for anyone wanting to fly a microlight
Review: This is an excellent book. Almost every microlight pilot in Great Britain will have a copy on his/her bookshelves. It is considered to be the microlight pilot's bible. I used it myself when learning to fly microlights, and still go back to it each year to remind the gray cells what I'm supposed to be remembering.

The chapters cover the theory of flight, how a flexwing flies, engine information, Air Law (applicable to UK and International, and although the US has a few different laws e.g. airspace, most is relevant in the USA).

It has an excellent section on Meteorology, Brian is an expert on the weather, and he has the ability to explain the basics in an easy to follow way.

Another section, on Navigation, covers traditional navigational skills, which will help a pilot to plot a course, stay on track, and recover when 'temporarily unsure of position'. Although the GPS seems to be the main method of navigation for many pilots these days, using traditional methods adds another fun dimension to flying. When the signal dies on the GPS, the map and compass methods will keep you heading in the right direction.

If you are looking to expand your knowledge, or if you intend to fly microlights outside the USA, then treat yourself to a copy of this easy to read classic.