The Complete Idiot S Guide To Sport Flying

Sport flying is about to take off. This summer, the Federal Aviation Administration will approve a new sport flying license that will let people earn their wings for a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional license. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Sport Flying introduces this new field of flying to consumers, and shows you how to fly smart—offering hundreds of tips on how to get more flying fun for less money. • Includes an illustrated buyer’s guide, rules of the air, and tips for passing the test. • First book on the topic of sport flying.

In this guide, the authors trace the progress of aviation from the classic age to the fastest and largest of modern airliners presently operating. Opening the cockpit door they offer an insight into how pilots do their job.

A new wave of flight-related sports has captured the imaginations of the adventurous, taking thrill-seeking to ever higher heights. Written by a well-known aviation authority, "Air Sports" delivers fast-paced, entertaining coverage of these gravity-defying activities.