- Paperback: 200 pages
- Publisher: The Lyons Press; Revised edition edition (1 April 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1585741035
- ISBN-13: 978-1585741038
- Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 18.4 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 258,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Paragliding emerged as a sport in the early 80's after a few pioneers leaped off the alps using converted parachutes. Since then it has developed exponentially. Easier then hangliding due to its lightweight equipment, paragliding can be enjoyed by all ages the world over. This book takes the reader through every nuance of the world of flying.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good All-round book on Paragliding, not too technical,
By A Customer
This review is from: Paragliding: the Complete Guide (Paperback)
This is a fine introduction to paragliding generally and is well-researched and illustrated. The author is a long-time glider and has champions in the family and his knowledge and enthusiasm shine through. Not the definitive guide -- it's a little lacking in technical detail for that -- but a good general-purpose introduction nonetheless.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (15 customer reviews) 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A very good pre-training book,
By J. Morris "photo_jeff" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Paragliding: the Complete Guide (Paperback)
Since I'm going to learn how to paraglide this spring, I decided to buy a book to help initiate me. Mr. Whittall obviously knows his sport and knows how to dumb it down a bit for us beginners. He tells you what you can expect your first times launching and landing, the importance of a serious attitude toward this specialized aviation, and all sorts of tidbits about weather and finding lift. Although the book as a whole could have used better organization and proofing before publication, it is nevertheless an enjoyable and informative read.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book for budding paraglider pilots,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Paragliding: A Complete Guide (Paperback)
Noel Whittall has written an excellent introduction to the art of paragliding. An experienced hang- and paraglider pilot, Whittall knows his subject well. The book is geared towards the novice, and experienced pilots won't benefit that much from the book. It is very well illustrated, with lots of colorful photographs. The book deals with all aspects of flying, from rules and regulations to meteorology, while stressing the importance of professional instruction. If you are thinking of starting paragliding or if you are a novice pilot, this is definately a must-have. If you have logged a few hours of air time, you already know most of what is covered here
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Extremely helpful,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Paragliding: A Complete Guide (Hardcover)
From reading this book one can understand the passion the author has for his subject.I have just started on my own paragliding journey and already my copy has proven to be an invaluable source of information on all aspects on the sport especially on meteorology ,canopy collapses and cross country.The book is well written , easily understood,and typicall of an Englishman -with a sense of humour! On a critic's note , I feel that maybe an addendum should soon be included due to technological advances that have been made , some areas are slightly outdated . I also feel that he could have included a section on maybe a few overseas countries ,flying sites , conditions to be expected and dangers to look out for etc. All in all , a fantastic buy and one I thoroughly enjoyed and still learning from. |
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