kirk.stant wrote:

That being said, it is an excellent source of information. Just needs
an native english-speaking glider pilot to assist with the translation
and editing, IMHO.

Ducking and running....

No need to duck and run. The German translation is even worse... despite
the listed three German editors in the imprint!

That said, if you are willing to pay a hefty price and dig your way
through a poorly structured, lousy edited and mediocrely manufactured
book, you'll find a lot of useful hints in there.