Learning to Fly: A Practical Manual for Beginners

A practical manual aimed at complete novices explains the physical principles by which heavier-than-air machines gain lift, the function of controls and powerplants, and the stages of instruction from first handling to test flights. It outlines common aerial hazards and factors that promote safety, and analyzes established piloting techniques and cross-country navigation. Practical chapters describe contemporary training-machine handling, testing standards, and considerations for pursuing aviation as a career. The text is illustrated and supplemented by an index and bibliography to guide further study.