The Soaring Pilots Manual" advances the reader from elementary flying to confident soaring by clearly & precisely explaining the basic soaring mechanisms & techniques. Explanatory diagrams illustrate the text throughout making a complicated subject simple to underst&. Having covered the first steps the book progresses to cross-country flying & the final section contains exercises that will be found useful for any glider pilot wishing to improve his ability & qualifications. The latest technology such as GPS navigation & instrument systems is covered."