Light Aircraft Association BOOKS - GYROS, MICROLIGHTS AND ULTRALIGHTS

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	JUAN de la CIERVA AND HIS AUTOGIROS Fans of Arthur’s dry wit will welcome another addition to his highly popular series. His depth of knowledge and the unbounded enthusiasm with which he approaches each book gives us a unique insight into the escapades of entrepreneurs and heroes in the early days of flying. Price: £15.00


	A-Z of Microlighting!! 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 INC DELIVERY £17 Price: £17.00


	AUTOGIRO - ROTARY WINGS BEFORE THE HELICOPTER - by A. Ord-Hume A comprehensive history of the autogiro, covering all the aircraft and their designers. Includes full details of the aerodynamic features of the autogiro in its many forms, and the design constraints and problems encountered in development. The role(s) of the autogiro, in theory and practice, are described and the potential for future development discussed. Complete listing of autogiro constructors and their products, world-wide. Profusely illustrated with photos, many rare and unpublished, and 3-view drawings of all significant autogiros, plus contemporary illustrations and adverts. Arthur Ord-Hume is an aviation historian of great repute, having published major books on British light- and civil aircraft amongst his many works. A pilot, historian, enthusiast and aviation advocate, he has amassed an unmatched collection of photos, drawings, illustrations and ephemera over 60+ years. A4, hardback - 328 pages, 450+ photographs. Price £50 +£4 carriage. Price: £54.00


	AUTOGYROS, GYROPLANES & GYROCOPTERS The 9th in a series of books from the pen of Dave Organ Produced throughout in full colour perfect bound softback (240x170) with 18 Chapters, over 47,000 words and 200 images, this professionally produced book brings you all you need to know about the fascinating world of Autogyros. With over 30 years experience as an Autogyro pilot, author Dave Organ has used his knowledge to produce a concise and easy to read book that covers all aspects of this little known form of Sport Flying. Topics covered include the Origins of Rotary Winged Flight, Birth of the Autogiro, Second generation Gyroplanes, Current single and two seat models, How they work and handling the theory, Gyros in the U.S.A., Powerplants and how they work, C.A.A. Training requirements, How to get started, Radiotelephony, Ken Wallis and 'Little Nellie', Pre-rotators, plus a comprehensive list of Contact addresses, Flying Instructors and Inspectors, and ending with a full Gyroplane Glossary. Endorsed with a Foreword from Wing Commander K.H. Wallis MBE Price: £21.00


	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 INC DELIVERY £22 Price: £22.00


	Microlight Pilot's Handbook - 7th Edition - WITH REVISIONS. The classic introduction to the world of microlght flying by Brian Cosgrove, this updated edition was re-issued in 2004, and has just been reissued with revisions to Air Law. 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 INCLUDES UK p&p Price: £22.00


	Microlighting: Affordable Aviation, by Chris Finnigan Written by the former 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 INC DELIVERY £17 Price: £17.00


	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 LAA 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 INC DELIVERY £21 Price: £21.00


	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 INC DELIVERY £22 Price: £22.00


	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 INC DELIVERY £22 Price: £22.00


	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 INC DELIVERY £22 Price: £22.00


	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 INC DELIVERY £22 Price: £22.00

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