Review on 🛩️ Ultimate Guide to Glider Flying: FAA-H-8083-13A (eBundle) - ASA FAA Handbook Series by Adam Martin

The previous edition of GFH (FAA-H-8083-13 and dated 2003) was printed by Skyhorse. It was printed on calendered (coated) paper and was much more durable than the current version printed by ASA. However, this new version is top notch, although probably 95% of the information is exactly the same as the previous one. Previous version. The inscription is clear; Diagrams, illustrations and photographs are clear with good color and contrast. Most of the illustrations have been redrawn from the previous version, but whether they add or clarify much is debatable. Again, the photos are much sharper in the Skyhorse version due to better printing. Whether Skyhorse will print a newer version is unknown. This release includes two brand new chapters: Towing and Human Factors, and a Soaring Safety Foundation app covering basic assembly procedures, critical items, and airworthiness. . The human element is something the FAA has been very aggressively (and for good reason) pushing for private pilots in recent years. However, the previous version had, in my opinion, much better and more detailed coverage of aviation decision-making/human factors and issues related to specific attitudes, drugs, alcohol and other factors at ADM. Unfortunately, the previous PDF version is no longer available on the FAA website. (That's why it's always a good idea to have a PDF of any FAA book you buy. The reverse is also true: the previous version's PDF has very crappy resolution for some of the photos, illustrations, and charts, up to this one point that they become unreadable on screen and when printed - so I'm glad I have a good printable version). clear "oh" corrections related to the signals between the tow pilot and the glider. By the way: If you are already a pilot with a rated engine, "Switch to gliders. Flight Training Manual for Motorized Pilots: A good place to start.