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The next step is strapping on the 'chute, 18 Oct 2005
This book tells you all that you can learn from a book about paragliding. After the book, doing it is the only thing left. Touching Cloudbase The Complete Guide to Paragliding (4th ed, 15 Feb 2005
This is the best book for anyone wanting to start paragliding. Ian Currer has improved it with each edition and the latest is bang up to date and packed with useful info, great pictures and illustrations. I know Ian, so this might be a bit biased, but the BHPA magazine Skywings said "It is possible to learn Paragliding without Touching Cloudbase, but is hard to imagine whay anyone would want to try". This book is also used as a course text book by paragliding schools in many countries and has useful revision info for all the UK pilot rating system exams. (Much of which Ian also wrote I think). Not for those wishing to Paramotor, 06 Apr 2000
If you want to Paramotor, by Noel Whittal's book, Paramotoring. All of what you need to know about free flight for Paramotoring is in there including weather air law etc. The books are so similar in this regard it is almost too coincidental. The Paramotoring chapter is very light in this book. A very good book for free flight however. I have rated the book from a Paramotoring position. For just Paragliding I would give it 4 stars.
The Bible for paragliding students, 06 Dec 1999
This book is a great reference for anyone starting out in paragliding, listing all techniques, air law and weather conditions. While not very creative or inspiring, it is a book that you keep going back to.
Day one to Regular flyer, forget the other books!, 08 Jul 1999
Great, just buy this, I have bought most of these books, they collect dust and still look new. This however is highlighed and well used. I will soon need to replace this, get it now! andy, sussex
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Customer Reviews
The next step is strapping on the 'chute, 18 Oct 2005
This book tells you all that you can learn from a book about paragliding. After the book, doing it is the only thing left. Touching Cloudbase The Complete Guide to Paragliding (4th ed, 15 Feb 2005
This is the best book for anyone wanting to start paragliding. Ian Currer has improved it with each edition and the latest is bang up to date and packed with useful info, great pictures and illustrations. I know Ian, so this might be a bit biased, but the BHPA magazine Skywings said "It is possible to learn Paragliding without Touching Cloudbase, but is hard to imagine whay anyone would want to try". This book is also used as a course text book by paragliding schools in many countries and has useful revision info for all the UK pilot rating system exams. (Much of which Ian also wrote I think). Not for those wishing to Paramotor, 06 Apr 2000
If you want to Paramotor, by Noel Whittal's book, Paramotoring. All of what you need to know about free flight for Paramotoring is in there including weather air law etc. The books are so similar in this regard it is almost too coincidental. The Paramotoring chapter is very light in this book. A very good book for free flight however. I have rated the book from a Paramotoring position. For just Paragliding I would give it 4 stars.
The Bible for paragliding students, 06 Dec 1999
This book is a great reference for anyone starting out in paragliding, listing all techniques, air law and weather conditions. While not very creative or inspiring, it is a book that you keep going back to.
Day one to Regular flyer, forget the other books!, 08 Jul 1999
Great, just buy this, I have bought most of these books, they collect dust and still look new. This however is highlighed and well used. I will soon need to replace this, get it now! andy, sussex
excellent first book on kiting, 16 Sep 2008
if you are new to kite surfing this book explains allot of the questions that a beginner may have, i would recommend it to a newbie.
What a great book my kiteboarding has improved immensely, 12 Dec 2007
This book was recommended by my BKSA kiteboarding school. I was sceptical at first that a book could convey techniques that are so dynamic, but how wrong I was! This book is PACKED with information on all the theory and practical aspects of kitesurfing. The photos are excellent and the text is very clear and concise. Highly recommended!
Beautifully Illustrated guide to an exciting sport., 13 Oct 2003
In this guide, Ian Currer takes you through the complete basics of this exciting, yet complex sport. He uses simple language which even the novice has no trouble interpreting, accompanied by helpful diagrams and at all times keeps your interests focused.
Even as an intermiediate kitesurfer, I have picked up many useful tips from the guide, which has helped me improve my jumping considerably. I recommend anyone who is serious in taking up this sport, to get hold of this book.
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Customer Reviews
The next step is strapping on the 'chute, 18 Oct 2005
This book tells you all that you can learn from a book about paragliding. After the book, doing it is the only thing left. Touching Cloudbase The Complete Guide to Paragliding (4th ed, 15 Feb 2005
This is the best book for anyone wanting to start paragliding. Ian Currer has improved it with each edition and the latest is bang up to date and packed with useful info, great pictures and illustrations. I know Ian, so this might be a bit biased, but the BHPA magazine Skywings said "It is possible to learn Paragliding without Touching Cloudbase, but is hard to imagine whay anyone would want to try". This book is also used as a course text book by paragliding schools in many countries and has useful revision info for all the UK pilot rating system exams. (Much of which Ian also wrote I think). Not for those wishing to Paramotor, 06 Apr 2000
If you want to Paramotor, by Noel Whittal's book, Paramotoring. All of what you need to know about free flight for Paramotoring is in there including weather air law etc. The books are so similar in this regard it is almost too coincidental. The Paramotoring chapter is very light in this book. A very good book for free flight however. I have rated the book from a Paramotoring position. For just Paragliding I would give it 4 stars.
The Bible for paragliding students, 06 Dec 1999
This book is a great reference for anyone starting out in paragliding, listing all techniques, air law and weather conditions. While not very creative or inspiring, it is a book that you keep going back to.
Day one to Regular flyer, forget the other books!, 08 Jul 1999
Great, just buy this, I have bought most of these books, they collect dust and still look new. This however is highlighed and well used. I will soon need to replace this, get it now! andy, sussex
excellent first book on kiting, 16 Sep 2008
if you are new to kite surfing this book explains allot of the questions that a beginner may have, i would recommend it to a newbie.
What a great book my kiteboarding has improved immensely, 12 Dec 2007
This book was recommended by my BKSA kiteboarding school. I was sceptical at first that a book could convey techniques that are so dynamic, but how wrong I was! This book is PACKED with information on all the theory and practical aspects of kitesurfing. The photos are excellent and the text is very clear and concise. Highly recommended!
Beautifully Illustrated guide to an exciting sport., 13 Oct 2003
In this guide, Ian Currer takes you through the complete basics of this exciting, yet complex sport. He uses simple language which even the novice has no trouble interpreting, accompanied by helpful diagrams and at all times keeps your interests focused.
Even as an intermiediate kitesurfer, I have picked up many useful tips from the guide, which has helped me improve my jumping considerably. I recommend anyone who is serious in taking up this sport, to get hold of this book.
An excellent and thorough introduction to flying training., 28 Dec 2007
I purchased this book a few months ago and I have to say it is very well written with some excellent diagrams to help you learn the basics of flying training. It assumes no prior knowledge of flying and takes you totally from grass roots including theory of flight basics. The authors are clearly experts in their field and this is evident throughout the whole book. I was a little reluctant to buy this book in the first place as I already had some exprience of flying, however I was surprised to learn many new aspects of hands-on flying and theory of flight which I didn't know.
This series of books will probably teach you more than you would need to know for taking the PPL course, however they are great if you are wanting to go further than PLL. The style of writing does not include cheesy and irritating 'americanisms' or humour - it just gets straight to the point and teaches you exactly what you need to know. If you are looking for a humour and storytelling then don't buy this book. If you are looking for a very precise and well written text which covers exactly what you need to know then this is the book for you.
Pilot training, 20 Jun 2005
You just gotta have this. Well illustrated and clear to read.
Not as good as the AFE Jeremy Pratt books, 11 Jan 2002
I was quite keen on the Thom series till I got the AFE ones! I think my interest in flying overcame the rather dry style of the Thom publications: this volume and the others. This book is competent, but pedestrian and dull. And to make a book about flying dull is quite an achievement!
The best book for the PPL, 01 Jul 2001
I have used this book and the AFE version, this book is not nearly as complicated as the AFE, if you are learning to fly then I would suggest this as apposed to any other, as it is full of diagrams and explanations, many aren't!!!
The foremost set of manuals for your PPL, 24 Feb 2001
Whilst studying for my PPL a friend suggested this series of books. It was well worth the investment, every diagram, every move explained with perfect clarity. Ideal for those who are either taking the PPL or already have and want it as a stand-by reference. I come back to it time and time again.
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Customer Reviews
The next step is strapping on the 'chute, 18 Oct 2005
This book tells you all that you can learn from a book about paragliding. After the book, doing it is the only thing left. Touching Cloudbase The Complete Guide to Paragliding (4th ed, 15 Feb 2005
This is the best book for anyone wanting to start paragliding. Ian Currer has improved it with each edition and the latest is bang up to date and packed with useful info, great pictures and illustrations. I know Ian, so this might be a bit biased, but the BHPA magazine Skywings said "It is possible to learn Paragliding without Touching Cloudbase, but is hard to imagine whay anyone would want to try". This book is also used as a course text book by paragliding schools in many countries and has useful revision info for all the UK pilot rating system exams. (Much of which Ian also wrote I think). Not for those wishing to Paramotor, 06 Apr 2000
If you want to Paramotor, by Noel Whittal's book, Paramotoring. All of what you need to know about free flight for Paramotoring is in there including weather air law etc. The books are so similar in this regard it is almost too coincidental. The Paramotoring chapter is very light in this book. A very good book for free flight however. I have rated the book from a Paramotoring position. For just Paragliding I would give it 4 stars.
The Bible for paragliding students, 06 Dec 1999
This book is a great reference for anyone starting out in paragliding, listing all techniques, air law and weather conditions. While not very creative or inspiring, it is a book that you keep going back to.
Day one to Regular flyer, forget the other books!, 08 Jul 1999
Great, just buy this, I have bought most of these books, they collect dust and still look new. This however is highlighed and well used. I will soon need to replace this, get it now! andy, sussex
excellent first book on kiting, 16 Sep 2008
if you are new to kite surfing this book explains allot of the questions that a beginner may have, i would recommend it to a newbie.
What a great book my kiteboarding has improved immensely, 12 Dec 2007
This book was recommended by my BKSA kiteboarding school. I was sceptical at first that a book could convey techniques that are so dynamic, but how wrong I was! This book is PACKED with information on all the theory and practical aspects of kitesurfing. The photos are excellent and the text is very clear and concise. Highly recommended!
Beautifully Illustrated guide to an exciting sport., 13 Oct 2003
In this guide, Ian Currer takes you through the complete basics of this exciting, yet complex sport. He uses simple language which even the novice has no trouble interpreting, accompanied by helpful diagrams and at all times keeps your interests focused.
Even as an intermiediate kitesurfer, I have picked up many useful tips from the guide, which has helped me improve my jumping considerably. I recommend anyone who is serious in taking up this sport, to get hold of this book.
An excellent and thorough introduction to flying training., 28 Dec 2007
I purchased this book a few months ago and I have to say it is very well written with some excellent diagrams to help you learn the basics of flying training. It assumes no prior knowledge of flying and takes you totally from grass roots including theory of flight basics. The authors are clearly experts in their field and this is evident throughout the whole book. I was a little reluctant to buy this book in the first place as I already had some exprience of flying, however I was surprised to learn many new aspects of hands-on flying and theory of flight which I didn't know.
This series of books will probably teach you more than you would need to know for taking the PPL course, however they are great if you are wanting to go further than PLL. The style of writing does not include cheesy and irritating 'americanisms' or humour - it just gets straight to the point and teaches you exactly what you need to know. If you are looking for a humour and storytelling then don't buy this book. If you are looking for a very precise and well written text which covers exactly what you need to know then this is the book for you.
Pilot training, 20 Jun 2005
You just gotta have this. Well illustrated and clear to read.
Not as good as the AFE Jeremy Pratt books, 11 Jan 2002
I was quite keen on the Thom series till I got the AFE ones! I think my interest in flying overcame the rather dry style of the Thom publications: this volume and the others. This book is competent, but pedestrian and dull. And to make a book about flying dull is quite an achievement!
The best book for the PPL, 01 Jul 2001
I have used this book and the AFE version, this book is not nearly as complicated as the AFE, if you are learning to fly then I would suggest this as apposed to any other, as it is full of diagrams and explanations, many aren't!!!
The foremost set of manuals for your PPL, 24 Feb 2001
Whilst studying for my PPL a friend suggested this series of books. It was well worth the investment, every diagram, every move explained with perfect clarity. Ideal for those who are either taking the PPL or already have and want it as a stand-by reference. I come back to it time and time again.
Fantastic Read, 06 Jan 2008
I felt Like I was with the guys on every jump! Reminded me of all the emotions that go with my own skydives. Could not put it down!
great, 23 Feb 2005
This book is a must read for anybody leading a suburban family life. It tells the story of how it is possible to expand your boundaries and disregard self percieved limitations. Great book!
A story about the worlds extremist sport BASE Jumping, 31 Jan 2005
Wow, what an exciting read. A true-life adventure about someone who lives on the edge as a master of about the worlds Xtreme and sometimes illegal Sport called BASE Jumping. Follow his adventures written by his own hand. This is worth buying, reading and holding on too as it would soon be as rare as Groundrush & Xtreme Sports Photography. BSBD
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Customer Reviews
The next step is strapping on the 'chute, 18 Oct 2005
This book tells you all that you can learn from a book about paragliding. After the book, doing it is the only thing left. Touching Cloudbase The Complete Guide to Paragliding (4th ed, 15 Feb 2005
This is the best book for anyone wanting to start paragliding. Ian Currer has improved it with each edition and the latest is bang up to date and packed with useful info, great pictures and illustrations. I know Ian, so this might be a bit biased, but the BHPA magazine Skywings said "It is possible to learn Paragliding without Touching Cloudbase, but is hard to imagine whay anyone would want to try". This book is also used as a course text book by paragliding schools in many countries and has useful revision info for all the UK pilot rating system exams. (Much of which Ian also wrote I think). Not for those wishing to Paramotor, 06 Apr 2000
If you want to Paramotor, by Noel Whittal's book, Paramotoring. All of what you need to know about free flight for Paramotoring is in there including weather air law etc. The books are so similar in this regard it is almost too coincidental. The Paramotoring chapter is very light in this book. A very good book for free flight however. I have rated the book from a Paramotoring position. For just Paragliding I would give it 4 stars.
The Bible for paragliding students, 06 Dec 1999
This book is a great reference for anyone starting out in paragliding, listing all techniques, air law and weather conditions. While not very creative or inspiring, it is a book that you keep going back to.
Day one to Regular flyer, forget the other books!, 08 Jul 1999
Great, just buy this, I have bought most of these books, they collect dust and still look new. This however is highlighed and well used. I will soon need to replace this, get it now! andy, sussex
excellent first book on kiting, 16 Sep 2008
if you are new to kite surfing this book explains allot of the questions that a beginner may have, i would recommend it to a newbie.
What a great book my kiteboarding has improved immensely, 12 Dec 2007
This book was recommended by my BKSA kiteboarding school. I was sceptical at first that a book could convey techniques that are so dynamic, but how wrong I was! This book is PACKED with information on all the theory and practical aspects of kitesurfing. The photos are excellent and the text is very clear and concise. Highly recommended!
Beautifully Illustrated guide to an exciting sport., 13 Oct 2003
In this guide, Ian Currer takes you through the complete basics of this exciting, yet complex sport. He uses simple language which even the novice has no trouble interpreting, accompanied by helpful diagrams and at all times keeps your interests focused.
Even as an intermiediate kitesurfer, I have picked up many useful tips from the guide, which has helped me improve my jumping considerably. I recommend anyone who is serious in taking up this sport, to get hold of this book.
An excellent and thorough introduction to flying training., 28 Dec 2007
I purchased this book a few months ago and I have to say it is very well written with some excellent diagrams to help you learn the basics of flying training. It assumes no prior knowledge of flying and takes you totally from grass roots including theory of flight basics. The authors are clearly experts in their field and this is evident throughout the whole book. I was a little reluctant to buy this book in the first place as I already had some exprience of flying, however I was surprised to learn many new aspects of hands-on flying and theory of flight which I didn't know.
This series of books will probably teach you more than you would need to know for taking the PPL course, however they are great if you are wanting to go further than PLL. The style of writing does not include cheesy and irritating 'americanisms' or humour - it just gets straight to the point and teaches you exactly what you need to know. If you are looking for a humour and storytelling then don't buy this book. If you are looking for a very precise and well written text which covers exactly what you need to know then this is the book for you.
Pilot training, 20 Jun 2005
You just gotta have this. Well illustrated and clear to read.
Not as good as the AFE Jeremy Pratt books, 11 Jan 2002
I was quite keen on the Thom series till I got the AFE ones! I think my interest in flying overcame the rather dry style of the Thom publications: this volume and the others. This book is competent, but pedestrian and dull. And to make a book about flying dull is quite an achievement!
The best book for the PPL, 01 Jul 2001
I have used this book and the AFE version, this book is not nearly as complicated as the AFE, if you are learning to fly then I would suggest this as apposed to any other, as it is full of diagrams and explanations, many aren't!!!
The foremost set of manuals for your PPL, 24 Feb 2001
Whilst studying for my PPL a friend suggested this series of books. It was well worth the investment, every diagram, every move explained with perfect clarity. Ideal for those who are either taking the PPL or already have and want it as a stand-by reference. I come back to it time and time again.
Fantastic Read, 06 Jan 2008
I felt Like I was with the guys on every jump! Reminded me of all the emotions that go with my own skydives. Could not put it down!
great, 23 Feb 2005
This book is a must read for anybody leading a suburban family life. It tells the story of how it is possible to expand your boundaries and disregard self percieved limitations. Great book!
A story about the worlds extremist sport BASE Jumping, 31 Jan 2005
Wow, what an exciting read. A true-life adventure about someone who lives on the edge as a master of about the worlds Xtreme and sometimes illegal Sport called BASE Jumping. Follow his adventures written by his own hand. This is worth buying, reading and holding on too as it would soon be as rare as Groundrush & Xtreme Sports Photography. BSBD
The Sky is Yours!, 22 Oct 2007
If I was ever to attempt parachuting, I certainly wouldn't do it without reading this book from cover to cover and committing most of it to memory. The layout is terrific, with lots of photographs and very detailed drawings and diagrams, and it's written in such a simple and direct style that it even makes sense to someone ignorant about skydiving, like me. People who step out of an airplane with a parachute are amazing and courageous, but I'm an acrophobic couch potato that settles for getting my thrills watching others do it (think Keanu and Swayze in "Point Break"), or looking through books like this fantastic manual.
"Parachuting-The Skydiver's Handbook" gives you a little history, starting with Leonardo da Vinci, with the photo of Kathe Paulus from the 1890's quite priceless, through "Your First Jump," "Skydiving Emergencies," with every possible emergency you could ever go through (as the author states, "parachutes are good but not perfect," pg. 142), "Your Freefall Progression" (I love the drawings in this chapter!), and so much more. It has an extensive chapter on equipment as well, and how to use it. There is also an appendix for further information on clubs, books, etc., a glossary, and an index. Dan Poynter and Mike Turoff have done a superb job with this book, which has enough information that even an expert might expect to learn something, and for the novice, don't leave home without it. Keep your eye on the sky, and "Fly with your own wings"!
Must-have for newbies & novices, 11 Jan 2006
Great book aimed mainly at beginner and novice jumpers. Lots of information (possibly too much for someone prior to a first jump course though), about all aspects from "what happens on your first jump" to the all-important safety issues (mals, canopy handling etc) to the various disciplines. I read this book a good number of times in my first year or so jumping - it becomes less useful as time goes on but I would heartily recommend it as first choice to any new jumper looking for more info on the sport. Blue skies!
A must for all skydivers of all skill levels, 06 Jun 2000
With a cover like that, it's a book you'd be hard pressed to skip over. From the first paragraph to the last page, you learn something new about the sport that we skydivers know and love. Whatever you're into, there's something there for you: freeflying, relative work etc. It breaks down the FJC into logical parts and each section is as comprehensive as it is easy to understand. A nice touch is the various signatures culled from rec.skydiving (amongst other places). Some of them make you smile, some of them make you think. A great book, whether you have 1 jump or a 1000.
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Customer Reviews
The next step is strapping on the 'chute, 18 Oct 2005
This book tells you all that you can learn from a book about paragliding. After the book, doing it is the only thing left. Touching Cloudbase The Complete Guide to Paragliding (4th ed, 15 Feb 2005
This is the best book for anyone wanting to start paragliding. Ian Currer has improved it with each edition and the latest is bang up to date and packed with useful info, great pictures and illustrations. I know Ian, so this might be a bit biased, but the BHPA magazine Skywings said "It is possible to learn Paragliding without Touching Cloudbase, but is hard to imagine whay anyone would want to try". This book is also used as a course text book by paragliding schools in many countries and has useful revision info for all the UK pilot rating system exams. (Much of which Ian also wrote I think). Not for those wishing to Paramotor, 06 Apr 2000
If you want to Paramotor, by Noel Whittal's book, Paramotoring. All of what you need to know about free flight for Paramotoring is in there including weather air law etc. The books are so similar in this regard it is almost too coincidental. The Paramotoring chapter is very light in this book. A very good book for free flight however. I have rated the book from a Paramotoring position. For just Paragliding I would give it 4 stars.
The Bible for paragliding students, 06 Dec 1999
This book is a great reference for anyone starting out in paragliding, listing all techniques, air law and weather conditions. While not very creative or inspiring, it is a book that you keep going back to.
Day one to Regular flyer, forget the other books!, 08 Jul 1999
Great, just buy this, I have bought most of these books, they collect dust and still look new. This however is highlighed and well used. I will soon need to replace this, get it now! andy, sussex
excellent first book on kiting, 16 Sep 2008
if you are new to kite surfing this book explains allot of the questions that a beginner may have, i would recommend it to a newbie.
What a great book my kiteboarding has improved immensely, 12 Dec 2007
This book was recommended by my BKSA kiteboarding school. I was sceptical at first that a book could convey techniques that are so dynamic, but how wrong I was! This book is PACKED with information on all the theory and practical aspects of kitesurfing. The photos are excellent and the text is very clear and concise. Highly recommended!
Beautifully Illustrated guide to an exciting sport., 13 Oct 2003
In this guide, Ian Currer takes you through the complete basics of this exciting, yet complex sport. He uses simple language which even the novice has no trouble interpreting, accompanied by helpful diagrams and at all times keeps your interests focused.
Even as an intermiediate kitesurfer, I have picked up many useful tips from the guide, which has helped me improve my jumping considerably. I recommend anyone who is serious in taking up this sport, to get hold of this book.
An excellent and thorough introduction to flying training., 28 Dec 2007
I purchased this book a few months ago and I have to say it is very well written with some excellent diagrams to help you learn the basics of flying training. It assumes no prior knowledge of flying and takes you totally from grass roots including theory of flight basics. The authors are clearly experts in their field and this is evident throughout the whole book. I was a little reluctant to buy this book in the first place as I already had some exprience of flying, however I was surprised to learn many new aspects of hands-on flying and theory of flight which I didn't know.
This series of books will probably teach you more than you would need to know for taking the PPL course, however they are great if you are wanting to go further than PLL. The style of writing does not include cheesy and irritating 'americanisms' or humour - it just gets straight to the point and teaches you exactly what you need to know. If you are looking for a humour and storytelling then don't buy this book. If you are looking for a very precise and well written text which covers exactly what you need to know then this is the book for you.
Pilot training, 20 Jun 2005
You just gotta have this. Well illustrated and clear to read.
Not as good as the AFE Jeremy Pratt books, 11 Jan 2002
I was quite keen on the Thom series till I got the AFE ones! I think my interest in flying overcame the rather dry style of the Thom publications: this volume and the others. This book is competent, but pedestrian and dull. And to make a book about flying dull is quite an achievement!
The best book for the PPL, 01 Jul 2001
I have used this book and the AFE version, this book is not nearly as complicated as the AFE, if you are learning to fly then I would suggest this as apposed to any other, as it is full of diagrams and explanations, many aren't!!!
The foremost set of manuals for your PPL, 24 Feb 2001
Whilst studying for my PPL a friend suggested this series of books. It was well worth the investment, every diagram, every move explained with perfect clarity. Ideal for those who are either taking the PPL or already have and want it as a stand-by reference. I come back to it time and time again.
Fantastic Read, 06 Jan 2008
I felt Like I was with the guys on every jump! Reminded me of all the emotions that go with my own skydives. Could not put it down!
great, 23 Feb 2005
This book is a must read for anybody leading a suburban family life. It tells the story of how it is possible to expand your boundaries and disregard self percieved limitations. Great book!
A story about the worlds extremist sport BASE Jumping, 31 Jan 2005
Wow, what an exciting read. A true-life adventure about someone who lives on the edge as a master of about the worlds Xtreme and sometimes illegal Sport called BASE Jumping. Follow his adventures written by his own hand. This is worth buying, reading and holding on too as it would soon be as rare as Groundrush & Xtreme Sports Photography. BSBD
The Sky is Yours!, 22 Oct 2007
If I was ever to attempt parachuting, I certainly wouldn't do it without reading this book from cover to cover and committing most of it to memory. The layout is terrific, with lots of photographs and very detailed drawings and diagrams, and it's written in such a simple and direct style that it even makes sense to someone ignorant about skydiving, like me. People who step out of an airplane with a parachute are amazing and courageous, but I'm an acrophobic couch potato that settles for getting my thrills watching others do it (think Keanu and Swayze in "Point Break"), or looking through books like this fantastic manual.
"Parachuting-The Skydiver's Handbook" gives you a little history, starting with Leonardo da Vinci, with the photo of Kathe Paulus from the 1890's quite priceless, through "Your First Jump," "Skydiving Emergencies," with every possible emergency you could ever go through (as the author states, "parachutes are good but not perfect," pg. 142), "Your Freefall Progression" (I love the drawings in this chapter!), and so much more. It has an extensive chapter on equipment as well, and how to use it. There is also an appendix for further information on clubs, books, etc., a glossary, and an index. Dan Poynter and Mike Turoff have done a superb job with this book, which has enough information that even an expert might expect to learn something, and for the novice, don't leave home without it. Keep your eye on the sky, and "Fly with your own wings"!
Must-have for newbies & novices, 11 Jan 2006
Great book aimed mainly at beginner and novice jumpers. Lots of information (possibly too much for someone prior to a first jump course though), about all aspects from "what happens on your first jump" to the all-important safety issues (mals, canopy handling etc) to the various disciplines. I read this book a good number of times in my first year or so jumping - it becomes less useful as time goes on but I would heartily recommend it as first choice to any new jumper looking for more info on the sport. Blue skies!
A must for all skydivers of all skill levels, 06 Jun 2000
With a cover like that, it's a book you'd be hard pressed to skip over. From the first paragraph to the last page, you learn something new about the sport that we skydivers know and love. Whatever you're into, there's something there for you: freeflying, relative work etc. It breaks down the FJC into logical parts and each section is as comprehensive as it is easy to understand. A nice touch is the various signatures culled from rec.skydiving (amongst other places). Some of them make you smile, some of them make you think. A great book, whether you have 1 jump or a 1000.
Beginning Gliding, not for beginners , 05 Oct 2006
Too complicated for beginners, I started gliding 2 years ago and got this book as a reference. IMHO, this book is not for a beginner. It is obvious that the writer is very professional and he knows more theory than the instructors that I have flown. After 2 years I have done about 40 solo flights and still find this book boring and too much detailed. Try to find a short simple that explains basics of gliding.
Should have been better, 21 Nov 2003
I was very happy with this book until I came across (and bought) the Glider Pilot's Manual.
DP's conversational tone is fine but line drawings should be more clear and the collection of DP books should form a coherent series, probing the depths of the sport. Alas!
Buy this one, certainly, you'll make no mistake. But beware : successive DP books include many of the same drawings and word-for-word text extracts.
A class act for the pre-solo pilot, 27 Feb 2001
Contains everything a pre-solo pilot needs to know to understand how to properly launch, control and land a glider. Has some basic information on lift types. Tells you how to correct all of the usual mistakes, and lots of different ways to think about the same thing. If you're even thinking about taking up gliding, buy this book - the technical aspects are covered in an easy to understand manner, with lots of handy sketches. I doubt DP will ever read this, but If you ever do -thanks!
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Customer Reviews
The next step is strapping on the 'chute, 18 Oct 2005
This book tells you all that you can learn from a book about paragliding. After the book, doing it is the only thing left. Touching Cloudbase The Complete Guide to Paragliding (4th ed, 15 Feb 2005
This is the best book for anyone wanting to start paragliding. Ian Currer has improved it with each edition and the latest is bang up to date and packed with useful info, great pictures and illustrations. I know Ian, so this might be a bit biased, but the BHPA magazine Skywings said "It is possible to learn Paragliding without Touching Cloudbase, but is hard to imagine whay anyone would want to try". This book is also used as a course text book by paragliding schools in many countries and has useful revision info for all the UK pilot rating system exams. (Much of which Ian also wrote I think). Not for those wishing to Paramotor, 06 Apr 2000
If you want to Paramotor, by Noel Whittal's book, Paramotoring. All of what you need to know about free flight for Paramotoring is in there including weather air law etc. The books are so similar in this regard it is almost too coincidental. The Paramotoring chapter is very light in this book. A very good book for free flight however. I have rated the book from a Paramotoring position. For just Paragliding I would give it 4 stars.
The Bible for paragliding students, 06 Dec 1999
This book is a great reference for anyone starting out in paragliding, listing all techniques, air law and weather conditions. While not very creative or inspiring, it is a book that you keep going back to.
Day one to Regular flyer, forget the other books!, 08 Jul 1999
Great, just buy this, I have bought most of these books, they collect dust and still look new. This however is highlighed and well used. I will soon need to replace this, get it now! andy, sussex
excellent first book on kiting, 16 Sep 2008
if you are new to kite surfing this book explains allot of the questions that a beginner may have, i would recommend it to a newbie.
What a great book my kiteboarding has improved immensely, 12 Dec 2007
This book was recommended by my BKSA kiteboarding school. I was sceptical at first that a book could convey techniques that are so dynamic, but how wrong I was! This book is PACKED with information on all the theory and practical aspects of kitesurfing. The photos are excellent and the text is very clear and concise. Highly recommended!
Beautifully Illustrated guide to an exciting sport., 13 Oct 2003
In this guide, Ian Currer takes you through the complete basics of this exciting, yet complex sport. He uses simple language which even the novice has no trouble interpreting, accompanied by helpful diagrams and at all times keeps your interests focused.
Even as an intermiediate kitesurfer, I have picked up many useful tips from the guide, which has helped me improve my jumping considerably. I recommend anyone who is serious in taking up this sport, to get hold of this book.
An excellent and thorough introduction to flying training., 28 Dec 2007
I purchased this book a few months ago and I have to say it is very well written with some excellent diagrams to help you learn the basics of flying training. It assumes no prior knowledge of flying and takes you totally from grass roots including theory of flight basics. The authors are clearly experts in their field and this is evident throughout the whole book. I was a little reluctant to buy this book in the first place as I already had some exprience of flying, however I was surprised to learn many new aspects of hands-on flying and theory of flight which I didn't know.
This series of books will probably teach you more than you would need to know for taking the PPL course, however they are great if you are wanting to go further than PLL. The style of writing does not include cheesy and irritating 'americanisms' or humour - it just gets straight to the point and teaches you exactly what you need to know. If you are looking for a humour and storytelling then don't buy this book. If you are looking for a very precise and well written text which covers exactly what you need to know then this is the book for you.
Pilot training, 20 Jun 2005
You just gotta have this. Well illustrated and clear to read.
Not as good as the AFE Jeremy Pratt books, 11 Jan 2002
I was quite keen on the Thom series till I got the AFE ones! I think my interest in flying overcame the rather dry style of the Thom publications: this volume and the others. This book is competent, but pedestrian and dull. And to make a book about flying dull is quite an achievement!
The best book for the PPL, 01 Jul 2001
I have used this book and the AFE version, this book is not nearly as complicated as the AFE, if you are learning to fly then I would suggest this as apposed to any other, as it is full of diagrams and explanations, many aren't!!!
The foremost set of manuals for your PPL, 24 Feb 2001
Whilst studying for my PPL a friend suggested this series of books. It was well worth the investment, every diagram, every move explained with perfect clarity. Ideal for those who are either taking the PPL or already have and want it as a stand-by reference. I come back to it time and time again.
Fantastic Read, 06 Jan 2008
I felt Like I was with the guys on every jump! Reminded me of all the emotions that go with my own skydives. Could not put it down!
great, 23 Feb 2005
This book is a must read for anybody leading a suburban family life. It tells the story of how it is possible to expand your boundaries and disregard self percieved limitations. Great book!
A story about the worlds extremist sport BASE Jumping, 31 Jan 2005
Wow, what an exciting read. A true-life adventure about someone who lives on the edge as a master of about the worlds Xtreme and sometimes illegal Sport called BASE Jumping. Follow his adventures written by his own hand. This is worth buying, reading and holding on too as it would soon be as rare as Groundrush & Xtreme Sports Photography. BSBD
The Sky is Yours!, 22 Oct 2007
If I was ever to attempt parachuting, I certainly wouldn't do it without reading this book from cover to cover and committing most of it to memory. The layout is terrific, with lots of photographs and very detailed drawings and diagrams, and it's written in such a simple and direct style that it even makes sense to someone ignorant about skydiving, like me. People who step out of an airplane with a parachute are amazing and courageous, but I'm an acrophobic couch potato that settles for getting my thrills watching others do it (think Keanu and Swayze in "Point Break"), or looking through books like this fantastic manual.
"Parachuting-The Skydiver's Handbook" gives you a little history, starting with Leonardo da Vinci, with the photo of Kathe Paulus from the 1890's quite priceless, through "Your First Jump," "Skydiving Emergencies," with every possible emergency you could ever go through (as the author states, "parachutes are good but not perfect," pg. 142), "Your Freefall Progression" (I love the drawings in this chapter!), and so much more. It has an extensive chapter on equipment as well, and how to use it. There is also an appendix for further information on clubs, books, etc., a glossary, and an index. Dan Poynter and Mike Turoff have done a superb job with this book, which has enough information that even an expert might expect to learn something, and for the novice, don't leave home without it. Keep your eye on the sky, and "Fly with your own wings"!
Must-have for newbies & novices, 11 Jan 2006
Great book aimed mainly at beginner and novice jumpers. Lots of information (possibly too much for someone prior to a first jump course though), about all aspects from "what happens on your first jump" to the all-important safety issues (mals, canopy handling etc) to the various disciplines. I read this book a good number of times in my first year or so jumping - it becomes less useful as time goes on but I would heartily recommend it as first choice to any new jumper looking for more info on the sport. Blue skies!
A must for all skydivers of all skill levels, 06 Jun 2000
With a cover like that, it's a book you'd be hard pressed to skip over. From the first paragraph to the last page, you learn something new about the sport that we skydivers know and love. Whatever you're into, there's something there for you: freeflying, relative work etc. It breaks down the FJC into logical parts and each section is as comprehensive as it is easy to understand. A nice touch is the various signatures culled from rec.skydiving (amongst other places). Some of them make you smile, some of them make you think. A great book, whether you have 1 jump or a 1000.
Beginning Gliding, not for beginners , 05 Oct 2006
Too complicated for beginners, I started gliding 2 years ago and got this book as a reference. IMHO, this book is not for a beginner. It is obvious that the writer is very professional and he knows more theory than the instructors that I have flown. After 2 years I have done about 40 solo flights and still find this book boring and too much detailed. Try to find a short simple that explains basics of gliding.
Should have been better, 21 Nov 2003
I was very happy with this book until I came across (and bought) the Glider Pilot's Manual.
DP's conversational tone is fine but line drawings should be more clear and the collection of DP books should form a coherent series, probing the depths of the sport. Alas!
Buy this one, certainly, you'll make no mistake. But beware : successive DP books include many of the same drawings and word-for-word text extracts.
A class act for the pre-solo pilot, 27 Feb 2001
Contains everything a pre-solo pilot needs to know to understand how to properly launch, control and land a glider. Has some basic information on lift types. Tells you how to correct all of the usual mistakes, and lots of different ways to think about the same thing. If you're even thinking about taking up gliding, buy this book - the technical aspects are covered in an easy to understand manner, with lots of handy sketches. I doubt DP will ever read this, but If you ever do -thanks!
An invaluable aid to the PPL course, 10 Oct 2006
Having completed my Aviation Law exam, I can say in complete faith that Trevor Thom's Aviation Law and Meteorology covers everything! It got me through 100% (except for the PPL Confuser's job of testing at the end of my revision...) and, although you have to read every word to get all the required information, you shouldn't find a question coming up which you know nothing about. Definitely worth buying!
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Customer Reviews
The next step is strapping on the 'chute, 18 Oct 2005
This book tells you all that you can learn from a book about paragliding. After the book, doing it is the only thing left. Touching Cloudbase The Complete Guide to Paragliding (4th ed, 15 Feb 2005
This is the best book for anyone wanting to start paragliding. Ian Currer has improved it with each edition and the latest is bang up to date and packed with useful info, great pictures and illustrations. I know Ian, so this might be a bit biased, but the BHPA magazine Skywings said "It is possible to learn Paragliding without Touching Cloudbase, but is hard to imagine whay anyone would want to try". This book is also used as a course text book by paragliding schools in many countries and has useful revision info for all the UK pilot rating system exams. (Much of which Ian also wrote I think). Not for those wishing to Paramotor, 06 Apr 2000
If you want to Paramotor, by Noel Whittal's book, Paramotoring. All of what you need to know about free flight for Paramotoring is in there including weather air law etc. The books are so similar in this regard it is almost too coincidental. The Paramotoring chapter is very light in this book. A very good book for free flight however. I have rated the book from a Paramotoring position. For just Paragliding I would give it 4 stars.
The Bible for paragliding students, 06 Dec 1999
This book is a great reference for anyone starting out in paragliding, listing all techniques, air law and weather conditions. While not very creative or inspiring, it is a book that you keep going back to.
Day one to Regular flyer, forget the other books!, 08 Jul 1999
Great, just buy this, I have bought most of these books, they collect dust and still look new. This however is highlighed and well used. I will soon need to replace this, get it now! andy, sussex
excellent first book on kiting, 16 Sep 2008
if you are new to kite surfing this book explains allot of the questions that a beginner may have, i would recommend it to a newbie.
What a great book my kiteboarding has improved immensely, 12 Dec 2007
This book was recommended by my BKSA kiteboarding school. I was sceptical at first that a book could convey techniques that are so dynamic, but how wrong I was! This book is PACKED with information on all the theory and practical aspects of kitesurfing. The photos are excellent and the text is very clear and concise. Highly recommended!
Beautifully Illustrated guide to an exciting sport., 13 Oct 2003
In this guide, Ian Currer takes you through the complete basics of this exciting, yet complex sport. He uses simple language which even the novice has no trouble interpreting, accompanied by helpful diagrams and at all times keeps your interests focused.
Even as an intermiediate kitesurfer, I have picked up many useful tips from the guide, which has helped me improve my jumping considerably. I recommend anyone who is serious in taking up this sport, to get hold of this book.
An excellent and thorough introduction to flying training., 28 Dec 2007
I purchased this book a few months ago and I have to say it is very well written with some excellent diagrams to help you learn the basics of flying training. It assumes no prior knowledge of flying and takes you totally from grass roots including theory of flight basics. The authors are clearly experts in their field and this is evident throughout the whole book. I was a little reluctant to buy this book in the first place as I already had some exprience of flying, however I was surprised to learn many new aspects of hands-on flying and theory of flight which I didn't know.
This series of books will probably teach you more than you would need to know for taking the PPL course, however they are great if you are wanting to go further than PLL. The style of writing does not include cheesy and irritating 'americanisms' or humour - it just gets straight to the point and teaches you exactly what you need to know. If you are looking for a humour and storytelling then don't buy this book. If you are looking for a very precise and well written text which covers exactly what you need to know then this is the book for you.
Pilot training, 20 Jun 2005
You just gotta have this. Well illustrated and clear to read.
Not as good as the AFE Jeremy Pratt books, 11 Jan 2002
I was quite keen on the Thom series till I got the AFE ones! I think my interest in flying overcame the rather dry style of the Thom publications: this volume and the others. This book is competent, but pedestrian and dull. And to make a book about flying dull is quite an achievement!
The best book for the PPL, 01 Jul 2001
I have used this book and the AFE version, this book is not nearly as complicated as the AFE, if you are learning to fly then I would suggest this as apposed to any other, as it is full of diagrams and explanations, many aren't!!!
The foremost set of manuals for your PPL, 24 Feb 2001
Whilst studying for my PPL a friend suggested this series of books. It was well worth the investment, every diagram, every move explained with perfect clarity. Ideal for those who are either taking the PPL or already have and want it as a stand-by reference. I come back to it time and time again.
Fantastic Read, 06 Jan 2008
I felt Like I was with the guys on every jump! Reminded me of all the emotions that go with my own skydives. Could not put it down!
great, 23 Feb 2005
This book is a must read for anybody leading a suburban family life. It tells the story of how it is possible to expand your boundaries and disregard self percieved limitations. Great book!
A story about the worlds extremist sport BASE Jumping, 31 Jan 2005
Wow, what an exciting read. A true-life adventure about someone who lives on the edge as a master of about the worlds Xtreme and sometimes illegal Sport called BASE Jumping. Follow his adventures written by his own hand. This is worth buying, reading and holding on too as it would soon be as rare as Groundrush & Xtreme Sports Photography. BSBD
The Sky is Yours!, 22 Oct 2007
If I was ever to attempt parachuting, I certainly wouldn't do it without reading this book from cover to cover and committing most of it to memory. The layout is terrific, with lots of photographs and very detailed drawings and diagrams, and it's written in such a simple and direct style that it even makes sense to someone ignorant about skydiving, like me. People who step out of an airplane with a parachute are amazing and courageous, but I'm an acrophobic couch potato that settles for getting my thrills watching others do it (think Keanu and Swayze in "Point Break"), or looking through books like this fantastic manual.
"Parachuting-The Skydiver's Handbook" gives you a little history, starting with Leonardo da Vinci, with the photo of Kathe Paulus from the 1890's quite priceless, through "Your First Jump," "Skydiving Emergencies," with every possible emergency you could ever go through (as the author states, "parachutes are good but not perfect," pg. 142), "Your Freefall Progression" (I love the drawings in this chapter!), and so much more. It has an extensive chapter on equipment as well, and how to use it. There is also an appendix for further information on clubs, books, etc., a glossary, and an index. Dan Poynter and Mike Turoff have done a superb job with this book, which has enough information that even an expert might expect to learn something, and for the novice, don't leave home without it. Keep your eye on the sky, and "Fly with your own wings"!
Must-have for newbies & novices, 11 Jan 2006
Great book aimed mainly at beginner and novice jumpers. Lots of information (possibly too much for someone prior to a first jump course though), about all aspects from "what happens on your first jump" to the all-important safety issues (mals, canopy handling etc) to the various disciplines. I read this book a good number of times in my first year or so jumping - it becomes less useful as time goes on but I would heartily recommend it as first choice to any new jumper looking for more info on the sport. Blue skies!
A must for all skydivers of all skill levels, 06 Jun 2000
With a cover like that, it's a book you'd be hard pressed to skip over. From the first paragraph to the last page, you learn something new about the sport that we skydivers know and love. Whatever you're into, there's something there for you: freeflying, relative work etc. It breaks down the FJC into logical parts and each section is as comprehensive as it is easy to understand. A nice touch is the various signatures culled from rec.skydiving (amongst other places). Some of them make you smile, some of them make you think. A great book, whether you have 1 jump or a 1000.
Beginning Gliding, not for beginners , 05 Oct 2006
Too complicated for beginners, I started gliding 2 years ago and got this book as a reference. IMHO, this book is not for a beginner. It is obvious that the writer is very professional and he knows more theory than the instructors that I have flown. After 2 years I have done about 40 solo flights and still find this book boring and too much detailed. Try to find a short simple that explains basics of gliding.
Should have been better, 21 Nov 2003
I was very happy with this book until I came across (and bought) the Glider Pilot's Manual.
DP's conversational tone is fine but line drawings should be more clear and the collection of DP books should form a coherent series, probing the depths of the sport. Alas!
Buy this one, certainly, you'll make no mistake. But beware : successive DP books include many of the same drawings and word-for-word text extracts.
A class act for the pre-solo pilot, 27 Feb 2001
Contains everything a pre-solo pilot needs to know to understand how to properly launch, control and land a glider. Has some basic information on lift types. Tells you how to correct all of the usual mistakes, and lots of different ways to think about the same thing. If you're even thinking about taking up gliding, buy this book - the technical aspects are covered in an easy to understand manner, with lots of handy sketches. I doubt DP will ever read this, but If you ever do -thanks!
An invaluable aid to the PPL course, 10 Oct 2006
Having completed my Aviation Law exam, I can say in complete faith that Trevor Thom's Aviation Law and Meteorology covers everything! It got me through 100% (except for the PPL Confuser's job of testing at the end of my revision...) and, although you have to read every word to get all the required information, you shouldn't find a question coming up which you know nothing about. Definitely worth buying!
too complex, 16 Jan 2006
This is not very user friendly book. I'm not a professional weatherman so this is far too complex. I would have like more down-to-earth definitions of different weather phenomenons. Now it's just painful to read in case you dont have any baseline experience anything about weather. Definitely not for beginners
Comprehensive and detailed guide to weather, 12 Feb 2001
This book offers excellent indepth descriptions and explanations of weather systems that are relevant to all pilots. A large number of aspects of weather are covered, from small scale cumulus formation to the interactions of entire weather patterns. As a glider pilot, this book has given my a good understanding of how to analyse weather forecasts accurately, and has proved to be extremely useful. Some of the book is slow going to read, especially when it starts getting too technical, but if you are interested in aviation then a large portion of this book will be relevant to your flying.
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Anthony Woodward was never remotely interested in flying. And you don't have to be either to enjoy Woodward's book Propellerhead which tells the story of the author's hilarious and foolhardy attempts to learn to fly a microlight. The main motivation behind Woodward's determination to get his wings is to get the girls. Ever since his mate Richard had returned from Africa having learnt to fly, women seemed to flock to him. Richard had become "a person of deeper substance; tinged with a romantic whiff of intelligence, wealth and daring. Or so the girls plainly seemed to think." Incredulously, and infuriatingly, the bank manager had become a babe magnet. Having gone through long periods of unrelieved celibacy Woodward decides to join a flying syndicate (comprising of Richard and an eccentric Norfolk landowner and his son) and spends the weekends with his head in the clouds and his heart in his mouth. A kind of Those Magnificent Men Behaving Badly in Their Flying Machines, Propellerhead recalls one astonishing aeronautical escapade after the other--such as the time Woodward finds himself slap-bang in the middle of the flight path of a Battle of Britain fly-past. As you read about the hapless pilot's close shaves, near misses and direct hits don't be surprised to find yourself instinctively adopting the crash position. Uplifting and head spinning, Propellerhead is ultimately the story of a man on a flight of self-discovery. Strap yourself in. It's going to be a bumpy ride. --Christopher Kelly
Customer Reviews
The next step is strapping on the 'chute, 18 Oct 2005
This book tells you all that you can learn from a book about paragliding. After the book, doing it is the only thing left. Touching Cloudbase The Complete Guide to Paragliding (4th ed, 15 Feb 2005
This is the best book for anyone wanting to start paragliding. Ian Currer has improved it with each edition and the latest is bang up to date and packed with useful info, great pictures and illustrations. I know Ian, so this might be a bit biased, but the BHPA magazine Skywings said "It is possible to learn Paragliding without Touching Cloudbase, but is hard to imagine whay anyone would want to try". This book is also used as a course text book by paragliding schools in many countries and has useful revision info for all the UK pilot rating system exams. (Much of which Ian also wrote I think). Not for those wishing to Paramotor, 06 Apr 2000
If you want to Paramotor, by Noel Whittal's book, Paramotoring. All of what you need to know about free flight for Paramotoring is in there including weather air law etc. The books are so similar in this regard it is almost too coincidental. The Paramotoring chapter is very light in this book. A very good book for free flight however. I have rated the book from a Paramotoring position. For just Paragliding I would give it 4 stars.
The Bible for paragliding students, 06 Dec 1999
This book is a great reference for anyone starting out in paragliding, listing all techniques, air law and weather conditions. While not very creative or inspiring, it is a book that you keep going back to.
Day one to Regular flyer, forget the other books!, 08 Jul 1999
Great, just buy this, I have bought most of these books, they collect dust and still look new. This however is highlighed and well used. I will soon need to replace this, get it now! andy, sussex
excellent first book on kiting, 16 Sep 2008
if you are new to kite surfing this book explains allot of the questions that a beginner may have, i would recommend it to a newbie.
What a great book my kiteboarding has improved immensely, 12 Dec 2007
This book was recommended by my BKSA kiteboarding school. I was sceptical at first that a book could convey techniques that are so dynamic, but how wrong I was! This book is PACKED with information on all the theory and practical aspects of kitesurfing. The photos are excellent and the text is very clear and concise. Highly recommended!
Beautifully Illustrated guide to an exciting sport., 13 Oct 2003
In this guide, Ian Currer takes you through the complete basics of this exciting, yet complex sport. He uses simple language which even the novice has no trouble interpreting, accompanied by helpful diagrams and at all times keeps your interests focused.
Even as an intermiediate kitesurfer, I have picked up many useful tips from the guide, which has helped me improve my jumping considerably. I recommend anyone who is serious in taking up this sport, to get hold of this book.
An excellent and thorough introduction to flying training., 28 Dec 2007
I purchased this book a few months ago and I have to say it is very well written with some excellent diagrams to help you learn the basics of flying training. It assumes no prior knowledge of flying and takes you totally from grass roots including theory of flight basics. The authors are clearly experts in their field and this is evident throughout the whole book. I was a little reluctant to buy this book in the first place as I already had some exprience of flying, however I was surprised to learn many new aspects of hands-on flying and theory of flight which I didn't know.
This series of books will probably teach you more than you would need to know for taking the PPL course, however they are great if you are wanting to go further than PLL. The style of writing does not include cheesy and irritating 'americanisms' or humour - it just gets straight to the point and teaches you exactly what you need to know. If you are looking for a humour and storytelling then don't buy this book. If you are looking for a very precise and well written text which covers exactly what you need to know then this is the book for you.
Pilot training, 20 Jun 2005
You just gotta have this. Well illustrated and clear to read.
Not as good as the AFE Jeremy Pratt books, 11 Jan 2002
I was quite keen on the Thom series till I got the AFE ones! I think my interest in flying overcame the rather dry style of the Thom publications: this volume and the others. This book is competent, but pedestrian and dull. And to make a book about flying dull is quite an achievement!
The best book for the PPL, 01 Jul 2001
I have used this book and the AFE version, this book is not nearly as complicated as the AFE, if you are learning to fly then I would suggest this as apposed to any other, as it is full of diagrams and explanations, many aren't!!!
The foremost set of manuals for your PPL, 24 Feb 2001
Whilst studying for my PPL a friend suggested this series of books. It was well worth the investment, every diagram, every move explained with perfect clarity. Ideal for those who are either taking the PPL or already have and want it as a stand-by reference. I come back to it time and time again.
Fantastic Read, 06 Jan 2008
I felt Like I was with the guys on every jump! Reminded me of all the emotions that go with my own skydives. Could not put it down!
great, 23 Feb 2005
This book is a must read for anybody leading a suburban family life. It tells the story of how it is possible to expand your boundaries and disregard self percieved limitations. Great book!
A story about the worlds extremist sport BASE Jumping, 31 Jan 2005
Wow, what an exciting read. A true-life adventure about someone who lives on the edge as a master of about the worlds Xtreme and sometimes illegal Sport called BASE Jumping. Follow his adventures written by his own hand. This is worth buying, reading and holding on too as it would soon be as rare as Groundrush & Xtreme Sports Photography. BSBD
The Sky is Yours!, 22 Oct 2007
If I was ever to attempt parachuting, I certainly wouldn't do it without reading this book from cover to cover and committing most of it to memory. The layout is terrific, with lots of photographs and very detailed drawings and diagrams, and it's written in such a simple and direct style that it even makes sense to someone ignorant about skydiving, like me. People who step out of an airplane with a parachute are amazing and courageous, but I'm an acrophobic couch potato that settles for getting my thrills watching others do it (think Keanu and Swayze in "Point Break"), or looking through books like this fantastic manual.
"Parachuting-The Skydiver's Handbook" gives you a little history, starting with Leonardo da Vinci, with the photo of Kathe Paulus from the 1890's quite priceless, through "Your First Jump," "Skydiving Emergencies," with every possible emergency you could ever go through (as the author states, "parachutes are good but not perfect," pg. 142), "Your Freefall Progression" (I love the drawings in this chapter!), and so much more. It has an extensive chapter on equipment as well, and how to use it. There is also an appendix for further information on clubs, books, etc., a glossary, and an index. Dan Poynter and Mike Turoff have done a superb job with this book, which has enough information that even an expert might expect to learn something, and for the novice, don't leave home without it. Keep your eye on the sky, and "Fly with your own wings"!
Must-have for newbies & novices, 11 Jan 2006
Great book aimed mainly at beginner and novice jumpers. Lots of information (possibly too much for someone prior to a first jump course though), about all aspects from "what happens on your first jump" to the all-important safety issues (mals, canopy handling etc) to the various disciplines. I read this book a good number of times in my first year or so jumping - it becomes less useful as time goes on but I would heartily recommend it as first choice to any new jumper looking for more info on the sport. Blue skies!
A must for all skydivers of all skill levels, 06 Jun 2000
With a cover like that, it's a book you'd be hard pressed to skip over. From the first paragraph to the last page, you learn something new about the sport that we skydivers know and love. Whatever you're into, there's something there for you: freeflying, relative work etc. It breaks down the FJC into logical parts and each section is as comprehensive as it is easy to understand. A nice touch is the various signatures culled from rec.skydiving (amongst other places). Some of them make you smile, some of them make you think. A great book, whether you have 1 jump or a 1000.
Beginning Gliding, not for beginners , 05 Oct 2006
Too complicated for beginners, I started gliding 2 years ago and got this book as a reference. IMHO, this book is not for a beginner. It is obvious that the writer is very professional and he knows more theory than the instructors that I have flown. After 2 years I have done about 40 solo flights and still find this book boring and too much detailed. Try to find a short simple that explains basics of gliding.
Should have been better, 21 Nov 2003
I was very happy with this book until I came across (and bought) the Glider Pilot's Manual.
DP's conversational tone is fine but line drawings should be more clear and the collection of DP books should form a coherent series, probing the depths of the sport. Alas!
Buy this one, certainly, you'll make no mistake. But beware : successive DP books include many of the same drawings and word-for-word text extracts.
A class act for the pre-solo pilot, 27 Feb 2001
Contains everything a pre-solo pilot needs to know to understand how to properly launch, control and land a glider. Has some basic information on lift types. Tells you how to correct all of the usual mistakes, and lots of different ways to think about the same thing. If you're even thinking about taking up gliding, buy this book - the technical aspects are covered in an easy to understand manner, with lots of handy sketches. I doubt DP will ever read this, but If you ever do -thanks!
An invaluable aid to the PPL course, 10 Oct 2006
Having completed my Aviation Law exam, I can say in complete faith that Trevor Thom's Aviation Law and Meteorology covers everything! It got me through 100% (except for the PPL Confuser's job of testing at the end of my revision...) and, although you have to read every word to get all the required information, you shouldn't find a question coming up which you know nothing about. Definitely worth buying!
too complex, 16 Jan 2006
This is not very user friendly book. I'm not a professional weatherman so this is far too complex. I would have like more down-to-earth definitions of different weather phenomenons. Now it's just painful to read in case you dont have any baseline experience anything about weather. Definitely not for beginners
Comprehensive and detailed guide to weather, 12 Feb 2001
This book offers excellent indepth descriptions and explanations of weather systems that are relevant to all pilots. A large number of aspects of weather are covered, from small scale cumulus formation to the interactions of entire weather patterns. As a glider pilot, this book has given my a good understanding of how to analyse weather forecasts accurately, and has proved to be extremely useful. Some of the book is slow going to read, especially when it starts getting too technical, but if you are interested in aviation then a large portion of this book will be relevant to your flying.
Worryingly accurate!, 17 Jun 2007
I'm a low hour student pilot struggling to fly. While not quite 'Fate is the Hunter' material, I've learned more from this book then many others. It's a very funny and brutally honest summary of why we fly. I have never seen so many mistakes being admitted, mistakes every pilot makes through neglect or apathy on occasion. The relationship story woven through the book only highlights the haphazard approach we all sometimes have to flying. Although the author probably didn't intend it, the book made me rethink my own attitude to general aviation and re-question my competency in and around aircraft. Read it.
Top class, 07 Feb 2007
I wasn't aware that it was possible to capture the frustrations, pleasures, terrors and moments of sheer absurdity that happen as part of learning to fly in such an eloquent, accurate, and thoroughly amusing way as Antony Woodward has achieved here - this book was an absolute treat as a result. The writing is flowing, funny, and descriptive without being over sentimentalised and is wonderfully balanced- a bonus in a book which already had so much in the way of content to interest and amuse. I found many of the anecdotes hilarious and at times terrifying, and also extremely relatable; learning how to land, for one!
Impossible to recommend enough, for flyers and ground-lovers alike. Perfect inspiration for the aspiring trainee, or those thinking about taking it up, as well as those Biggles-types out there.
If you can find a copy - BUY IT NOW!, 03 Sep 2006
This is one of the most genuinely warm, funny, and endearing books I have ever read. Whether you're into flying or not, this tale of adventure and folly is a real must have. Everyone I know who has read this book re-reads it several times. Buy it second hand while you can! ! !
Very, very amusing..., 08 Nov 2004
This book was actualyl recommended to me by a friend... Knowing I was learning to fly microlights, he thought it would be appropriate! Overall, this book is superb... very easy, light, humourous reading! Admittedly I can't quite remember the ending, but literally all events leading up to the end were hilarious... from his flying partners to the girl in the office! Recommended for some light entertainment!
Inspiring & Entertaining. A definite for training pilots, 09 Jun 2004
A great read. This book can make you laugh out loud so be warned when reading on the bus/tube.
Inspired me to try out aviation for myself and has so far been one of the best things I ever did.
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Customer Reviews
The next step is strapping on the 'chute, 18 Oct 2005
This book tells you all that you can learn from a book about paragliding. After the book, doing it is the only thing left. Touching Cloudbase The Complete Guide to Paragliding (4th ed, 15 Feb 2005
This is the best book for anyone wanting to start paragliding. Ian Currer has improved it with each edition and the latest is bang up to date and packed with useful info, great pictures and illustrations. I know Ian, so this might be a bit biased, but the BHPA magazine Skywings said "It is possible to learn Paragliding without Touching Cloudbase, but is hard to imagine whay anyone would want to try". This book is also used as a course text book by paragliding schools in many countries and has useful revision info for all the UK pilot rating system exams. (Much of which Ian also wrote I think). Not for those wishing to Paramotor, 06 Apr 2000
If you want to Paramotor, by Noel Whittal's book, Paramotoring. All of what you need to know about free flight for Paramotoring is in there including weather air law etc. The books are so similar in this regard it is almost too coincidental. The Paramotoring chapter is very light in this book. A very good book for free flight however. I have rated the book from a Paramotoring position. For just Paragliding I would give it 4 stars.
The Bible for paragliding students, 06 Dec 1999
This book is a great reference for anyone starting out in paragliding, listing all techniques, air law and weather conditions. While not very creative or inspiring, it is a book that you keep going back to.
Day one to Regular flyer, forget the other books!, 08 Jul 1999
Great, just buy this, I have bought most of these books, they collect dust and still look new. This however is highlighed and well used. I will soon need to replace this, get it now! andy, sussex
excellent first book on kiting, 16 Sep 2008
if you are new to kite surfing this book explains allot of the questions that a beginner may have, i would recommend it to a newbie.
What a great book my kiteboarding has improved immensely, 12 Dec 2007
This book was recommended by my BKSA kiteboarding school. I was sceptical at first that a book could convey techniques that are so dynamic, but how wrong I was! This book is PACKED with information on all the theory and practical aspects of kitesurfing. The photos are excellent and the text is very clear and concise. Highly recommended!
Beautifully Illustrated guide to an exciting sport., 13 Oct 2003
In this guide, Ian Currer takes you through the complete basics of this exciting, yet complex sport. He uses simple language which even the novice has no trouble interpreting, accompanied by helpful diagrams and at all times keeps your interests focused.
Even as an intermiediate kitesurfer, I have picked up many useful tips from the guide, which has helped me improve my jumping considerably. I recommend anyone who is serious in taking up this sport, to get hold of this book.
An excellent and thorough introduction to flying training., 28 Dec 2007
I purchased this book a few months ago and I have to say it is very well written with some excellent diagrams to help you learn the basics of flying training. It assumes no prior knowledge of flying and takes you totally from grass roots including theory of flight basics. The authors are clearly experts in their field and this is evident throughout the whole book. I was a little reluctant to buy this book in the first place as I already had some exprience of flying, however I was surprised to learn many new aspects of hands-on flying and theory of flight which I didn't know.
This series of books will probably teach you more than you would need to know for taking the PPL course, however they are great if you are wanting to go further than PLL. The style of writing does not include cheesy and irritating 'americanisms' or humour - it just gets straight to the point and teaches you exactly what you need to know. If you are looking for a humour and storytelling then don't buy this book. If you are looking for a very precise and well written text which covers exactly what you need to know then this is the book for you.
Pilot training, 20 Jun 2005
You just gotta have this. Well illustrated and clear to read.
Not as good as the AFE Jeremy Pratt books, 11 Jan 2002
I was quite keen on the Thom series till I got the AFE ones! I think my interest in flying overcame the rather dry style of the Thom publications: this volume and the others. This book is competent, but pedestrian and dull. And to make a book about flying dull is quite an achievement!
The best book for the PPL, 01 Jul 2001
I have used this book and the AFE version, this book is not nearly as complicated as the AFE, if you are learning to fly then I would suggest this as apposed to any other, as it is full of diagrams and explanations, many aren't!!!
The foremost set of manuals for your PPL, 24 Feb 2001
Whilst studying for my PPL a friend suggested this series of books. It was well worth the investment, every diagram, every move explained with perfect clarity. Ideal for those who are either taking the PPL or already have and want it as a stand-by reference. I come back to it time and time again.
Fantastic Read, 06 Jan 2008
I felt Like I was with the guys on every jump! Reminded me of all the emotions that go with my own skydives. Could not put it down!
great, 23 Feb 2005
This book is a must read for anybody leading a suburban family life. It tells the story of how it is possible to expand your boundaries and disregard self percieve | | |