Paragliding: The Complete Guide

by Noel Whittall

Book Overview

The leading handbook on the exciting sport of paragliding now revised and updated

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1856880494
• ISBN13: 9781856880497
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Springfield Publishers
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.3" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

A "Must" for all novice paragliders.

Noel Whittall's Paragliding: The Complete Guide has been revised and updated to include the latest details on equipment, safety and rules for would-be paragliders.From launch to landing, this provides details on options and safety.

excellent overview with great pictures for beginning pilots

I enjoyed the book and its pictures whcihc make understanding the conceepts easier.

Extremely helpful

From reading this book one can understand the passion the author has for his subject.I have just started on my own paragliding journey and already my copy has proven to be an invaluable source of information on all aspects on the sport especially on meteorology ,canopy collapses and cross country.The book is well written , easily understood,and typicall of an Englishman -with a sense of humour! On a critic's note , I feel that maybe an addendum should soon be included due to technological advances that have been made , some areas are slightly outdated . I also feel that he could have included a section on maybe a few overseas countries ,flying sites , conditions to be expected and dangers to look out for etc.All in all , a fantastic buy and one I thoroughly enjoyed and still learning from.

Excellent book for budding paraglider pilots

Noel Whittall has written an excellent introduction to the art of paragliding. An experienced hang- and paraglider pilot, Whittall knows his subject well. The book is geared towards the novice, and experienced pilots won't benefit that much from the book. It is very well illustrated, with lots of colorful photographs. The book deals with all aspects of flying, from rules and regulations to meteorology, while stressing the importance of professional instruction. If you are thinking of starting paragliding or if you are a novice pilot, this is definately a must-have. If you have logged a few hours of air time, you already know most of what is covered here