I came across Tom Knauff's book "Transition to Gliders" as I was preparing
for my Commercial Glider Add-On test.
I had been studying the SSA "Soaring Flight Manual" (no longer published)
and Conway's "Joy of Soaring". While these texts are very good, my thought
was "Why didn't I know about this book when I started?" . It would have made
the transition much easier.I recommend it highly. Also-If you don't have
Wolfgang Langeweische's excellent "Stick and Rudder" it is a *must read and
re-read* book!

Enjoy!

--
Hartley Falbaum
DG800B "KF" USA



"jcarlyle" wrote in message
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Chas, I've found this reading list useful:
http://home.comcast.net/~verhulst/GBSC/read_lst/
And here's a very comprehensive list that I've found useful:
http://www.owp.us/Soaring.asp

-John

Chas (removethis and xxx) wrote:
I'm a SEL pilot looking to transition to gliders. I would welcome any
suggestions as to reading/study materials. Nice way to spend the winter
waiting for the spring and start of operations at local soaring
facilities.

Thanks

Chuck