Flying Sailplanes Helmut Reichmann 1980 First Printing Glider Soaring Manual

by Helmut Reichmann

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Flying Sailplanes: A Practical Training Manual – Helmut Reichmann – 1980 First Printing Flying Sailplanes: A Practical Training Manual by Helmut Reichmann. First Printing, 1980, published by Thomson Publications, a division of Graham Thomson Ltd. This is the English-language edition of Reichmann’s German book Segelfliegen, originally published in Germany in 1979. Helmut Reichmann was a highly accomplished competitive sailplane pilot, and this book provides practical instruction on sailplane flying and soaring techniques. An excellent vintage reference for glider pilots, soaring enthusiasts, aviation students and collectors of aviation books. Publication details: * Author: Helmut Reichmann * Title: Flying Sailplanes: A Practical Training Manual * First Printing: 1980 * Publisher: Thomson Publications / Graham Thomson Ltd. * English edition of Segelfliegen (1979) * Library of Congress Catalog No. 80-52798 * Language: English Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition. Cover shows age-related wear, including edge and corner wear, scuffing and some spotting/discoloration. Interior appears clean based on inspection. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition of the book. A desirable vintage instructional reference for sailplane pilots, glider pilots, soaring enthusiasts and aviation book collectors.

• Year: 1980
• Condition: Good

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