Books on Microlighting

[Arnulf]

Hi,

I am considering to to take up microlighting in a trike. I am a complete novice in this aspect of aviation, and would like to learn more about it before I take the plunge . Can anybody recommend some books on trike flying? I am not talking about coffee table books with nice pics, but the technical stuff.

Regards,
Arnulf

[Tumbleweed]

I found little info books available when I started.

Rather search the manufacturer / supplier web pages from this forum.

Better still, contact your nearest instructor and arrange a test flight. You'll gain more info from that. Then buy the books that the training school uses for theory.

[ICEMAN]

Arnulf

Couple of books listed on kalahari.net, i have occasionally the first one in a couple of CNA`s but you will probably have to order; (first book is tech stuff, third book is coffee table, second seems to be a combination of tech and coffee...)

Microlight Pilots Handbook
R238
ISBN: 1840372869
http://www.kalahari.net/bk/product.asp? ... mat=detail



Microlighting: Affordable Aviation
R239.95
ISBN: 1861264127


http://www.kalahari.net/bk/product.asp? ... mat=detail


Flying with Angels: The Microlight Experience
R210.95
ISBN: 1840371366

http://www.kalahari.net/bk/product.asp? ... mat=detail


If u cant use the links above, then go to www.kalahari.net homepage and search using the keyword "microlight"

Hope this helps.

[Griffin]

The best flex wing book I have read is "Trikes - The Flex-Wing Flyers" by Bartosik and McSwain. You can order it from MGL electronics Tel 021-8551383.

[Arnulf]

Hi,

I am looking for the book: Know the Sky , or something to that effect, and also Competition Flying by the same author. Looked in Kalahari.net, but no luck.

Does anybody know who stocks these books?

Regards,
Arnulf

[Fairy Flycatcher]

I think you are looking for " Understanding the Sky" by Dennis Pagan.

He did write a microlight book as well, but is more a Hang Glider author. Other books include " Performance Flying" but it is for advanced Hang Gliding.

You can order "Understanding the Sky" pretty much from any of the big internet bookstores.

[Arnulf]

Hi Fairy Flycatcher,

those are the books I am looking for. Heard about them, but did not remember the titles properly (onset of old age?)

I will google for the books.

I would like to educate myself more on micro meteorology, and I would think that the hang glider fraternity has a lot of knowledge on that subject.

Regards,
Arnulf

[Fairy Flycatcher]

I don't think the Met in Performance Flying will be of much use to you. Its more about good soaring conditions...

Understanding the Sky is a great book, but not really for beginners. Its very involved and quite complicated. I think its an excellent book to have on your shelf, and keep reading it as your experience grows. It makes more and more sense as you fly more.

A great guy to try and arrange a good met course with is Johan Anderson in Wilderness. His knowledge is incredible and he takes special care with each person he trains. (You might have to book yourself onto a Hang Gliding Course though to get the benifit of this) Send me a pm if you want his details.

[Arnulf]

FF wrote

(You might have to book yourself onto a Hang Gliding Course though to get the benifit of this)

Ahhh, Wilderness, yes great idea for met course.

Unfortunately this will have to wait, but I managed to track down the book.

Regards,

Arnulf

[The Agent]

Hi Arnulf I will PM you my cell number comeand visit us at Rhino I do believe I missed your last visit, the hands on thing works best.

Best book on light flying "AFRICAN SKIES"
Come and get a copy.