Light Aircraft Association BOOKS - GYROPLANES, MICROLIGHTS and ULTRALIGHTS.

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	FLYING FROM MY MIND - Innovative and Record-Breaking Microlight and Aircraft Designs David G Cook's memoir is the story of one of Britain's most outstanding microlight designers, who has flown his various aircraft to achieve a multitude of record flights. His fascinating story begins in 1973 when David Cook built a glider in an attempt to win the Selsey Birdman Rally ' an annual event where all types of creations are launched from the end of Bognor Pier. Between 1975 and 1977 he won every National and International hang gliding competition entered and then in 1977 he designed and built a power unit for his glider. In 1978 he became the first and lowest-powered microlight to cross the English Channel. His successes in this venture led to sponsorship from Duckhams Oil and there followed a period of demonstration flights at major air shows. In 1982 he designed a microlight called Shadow and in 1983 it took the FIA world speed and distance records for the class. In 1992 he took the aircraft to 23,600ft to claim the world altitude record for the class, beaten later by himself in a newly designed Streak to 27,150 ft. David started a company to build the Shadow in 1984 and has demonstrated its remarkable flying abilities around the world, during which time he had many amusing and some exciting experiences. In 1987 the Shadow won the British Design Award. Hardback, 228 pages, plus 36 pages of B&W photographs. Price: £19.99


	Microlighting: Affordable Aviation, by Chris Finnigan Written by the chief Executive of the BMAA, this excellent book looks at the history of microlighting, different types of aircraft, how they fly, learning to fly, safety, airworthiness, regulations and maintenance. It also features fascinatiing snippets on microlighting heroes and heroines! Well illustrated in B&W/colour. Price: £14.99


	The A-Z of Microlighting -- NEW!! This easy-to-use manual will be a useful companion for any aspiring or established microlight pilot. Straightforward explanations of a wide variety of flying matters such as aircraft and engine technology, air law, meteorology and flying techniques are provided in a simple A-Z form. Profusely illustrated with specially drawn colour diagrams, The A-Z of Microlighting also includes practical tips for all of the flight exercises in the training syllabuses for both three-axis and flex-wing microlights. 144 pages, 300+ illustrations, large-format softback. Price: £14.99


	A Introduction to Ultralight Gyroplanes By PFA member Dave Organ, this guide to Gyroplanes covers everything the newcomer needs to know - from origins to current developments, from buying one to flying one, from how they work to what can go wrong! Also gives comprehensive details of manufacturers, Inspectors, and instructors, a glossary of terms, useful addresses, contacts and other information. Illustrated throughout. Price: £14.99


	Microlight Pilot's Handbook - 7th Edition The classic introduction to the world of microlght flying by Brian Cosgrove, this updated edition was re-issued in 2004. It covers aircraft types, principles of flight, power and ancillaries, basic flight instruments, air law (inc foot-launched powered a/c), human performance limitations, meteorology, navigation, flight planning/map reading, etc. Price: £20.00


	Flying With Angels - The Microlight Experience The joy of microlighting opened up a whole new world for Kevin Rutland. After taking his first tentative leaps into the third dimension Kevin became obsessed with this exciting and relatively inexpensive form of aviation. His adventures and photography combine to provide a book that is not only informative and entertaining, but also provides a unique insight into what makes supposedly sane mere mortals launch themselves into the wild blue skies. These are not stories of super heroes, but of friends and neighbours, who have flown over the wall into another part of our wonderful world. If you ever had any inclination to take to the air, or wondered why others are compelled to do so, then read on and enjoy this entertaining book. Glossary and index. Softback, 130 pages, b&w photos throughout. Price: £12.99


	The Gyroplane Owners and Inspection Manual By Peter Lovegrove. Guidance notes on design format, structure and inspection, with sections on every aspect of design, building and maintenance, produced specifically for the PFA by the leading UK authority on the subject. 290 pages, drawings and photographs throughout. (Apologies for picture - the cover is highly laminated, and doesn't scan well!) Price: £18.00


	Gyroplane Miscellavia - Volume 1 Peter Lovegrove's first volume of miscellania from the British Rotorcraft Association's magazine is, in his own words, "a real hotchpotch of bits of information, all to do with gyroplanes...."! It is, in essence, a 304 page collection of mainly technical articles, lightened with pilots' and builders' personal tales and anecdotes. A must for all Gyro enthusiasts. Illustrated with photos and diagrams throughout. Price: £18.00


	Gyroplane Miscellavia - Volume 2 Peter Lovegrove's second volume of miscellania from the British Rotorcraft Association's magazine is, in essence, a 304 page collection of mainly technical articles, lightened with pilots' and builders' personal tales and anecdotes. A must for all Gyro enthusiasts. Illustrated with photos and diagrams throughout. Price: £18.00


	Gyroplane Miscellavia - Volume 3 Peter Lovegrove's third volume of miscellania from the British Rotorcraft Association's magazine. A 304 page collection of mainly technical articles, lightened with pilots' and builders' personal tales and anecdotes. A must for all Gyro enthusiasts. Illustrated with photos and diagrams throughout. Price: £18.00


	Gyroplane Miscellavia - Volume 4 Peter Lovegrove's fourth volume of miscellania from the British Rotorcraft Association's magazine. A 304 page collection of mainly technical articles, lightened with pilots' and builders' personal tales and anecdotes. A must for all Gyro enthusiasts. Illustrated with photos and diagrams throughout. Price: £18.00


	Gyroplane Miscellavia - Volume 5 Peter Lovegrove's fifth volume of miscellania from the British Rotorcraft Association's magazine. Yet another 304 page collection of mainly technical articles, lightened with pilots' and builders' personal tales and anecdotes. A must for all Gyro enthusiasts. Illustrated with photos and diagrams throughout. Price: £18.00


	Gyroplane Miscellavia - Volume 6 Peter Lovegrove's sixth volume of miscellania from the British Rotorcraft Association's magazine. Yet another 316 page collection of mainly technical articles, lightened with pilots' and builders' personal tales and anecdotes. A must for all Gyro enthusiasts. Illustrated with photos and diagrams throughout. Price: £18.00


	Gyroplane Miscellavia - Volume 7 Peter Lovegrove's seventh volume of miscellania from the British Rotorcraft Association's magazine. Yet another 316 page collection of mainly technical articles, lightened with pilots' and builders' personal tales and anecdotes. A must for all Gyro enthusiasts. Illustrated with photos and diagrams throughout. Price: £18.00


	Indices Of All Volumes of "Gyroplane Miscellavia" A very useful tool for owners of the 'Gyroplane Miscellavia' series, this index is divided into three sections for quick and easy location of articles in the books. The first part details every item in the order it appears in each volume; the second part lists ALL items alphabetically; the third part lists items by topic. 67 pages, paperback. Price: £3.50

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