Meteorology For Glider Pilots: Third International Edition
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
For the glider pilot who dares to ride invisible rivers of air thousands of feet above the earth, understanding the atmosphere is not merely academic — it is a matter of survival. Meteorology for Glider Pilots by C.E. Wallington is the definitive technical guide that instructs pilots on the complex atmospheric science governing soaring flight, presenting the principles of meteorology in a clear, systematic, and rigorously practical framework. From thermal dynamics and wave lift to frontal systems and cloud formation, the book details the critical weather phenomena that directly determine the safety and performance of unpowered flight. Now in its Third International Edition, this expanded volume incorporates updated data and international perspectives, making it an indispensable reference for glider pilots across the globe. Wallington writes with the authority of a seasoned meteorologist, translating dense scientific theory into actionable knowledge that pilots can apply directly in the cockpit and during pre-flight planning. The text masterfully bridges the gap between academic atmospheric science and the visceral, real-world demands of soaring, illustrating how weather patterns can be read, anticipated, and — crucially — respected. Recognised as a cornerstone text in aviation meteorology literature, the book has shaped the training of glider pilots for decades and remains as relevant today as on its first publication. Whether you are a student pilot building foundational knowledge or an experienced soarer refining your meteorological instincts, this volume will forever change the way you look at the sky.
Author: C.E. Wallington
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, John Murray
Genre: Science
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
For the glider pilot who dares to ride invisible rivers of air thousands of feet above the earth, understanding the atmosphere is not merely academic — it is a matter of survival. Meteorology for Glider Pilots by C.E. Wallington is the definitive technical guide that instructs pilots on the complex atmospheric science governing soaring flight, presenting the principles of meteorology in a clear, systematic, and rigorously practical framework. From thermal dynamics and wave lift to frontal systems and cloud formation, the book details the critical weather phenomena that directly determine the safety and performance of unpowered flight. Now in its Third International Edition, this expanded volume incorporates updated data and international perspectives, making it an indispensable reference for glider pilots across the globe. Wallington writes with the authority of a seasoned meteorologist, translating dense scientific theory into actionable knowledge that pilots can apply directly in the cockpit and during pre-flight planning. The text masterfully bridges the gap between academic atmospheric science and the visceral, real-world demands of soaring, illustrating how weather patterns can be read, anticipated, and — crucially — respected. Recognised as a cornerstone text in aviation meteorology literature, the book has shaped the training of glider pilots for decades and remains as relevant today as on its first publication. Whether you are a student pilot building foundational knowledge or an experienced soarer refining your meteorological instincts, this volume will forever change the way you look at the sky.