Learning To Fly

Learning To Fly: A Practical Manual For Beginners is a book written by Claude Grahame-White and originally published in 1916. The book is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in learning to fly an airplane, covering everything from the basics of aerodynamics to advanced flying techniques. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of flying. The first section provides an overview of the history of flight and the development of aviation technology up to that point. The second section covers the principles of aerodynamics, including lift, drag, and thrust. The third section is devoted to the different types of aircraft and their components, including engines, propellers, and control surfaces. The fourth section covers the basics of flight operations, including takeoff, landing, and navigation. The fifth section is focused on advanced flying techniques, including aerobatics and stunts. Throughout the book, Grahame-White provides detailed explanations and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts and techniques being discussed. Overall, Learning To Fly: A Practical Manual For Beginners is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning to fly, whether as a hobby or as a career. It provides a thorough grounding in the principles of aviation and offers practical advice and guidance for aspiring pilots.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.