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Item	Description	Code	Price
The Soaring Society of America 2012 Calendar	NOW IN STOCK! 2012 SSA Wall Calendar	08SSACLNDR	$12.95
PILOT LOGBOOKS FOR SAILPLANE	THIS IS FOR THE PILOT'S FLIGHT TIME. The SSA's edition of the Glider Pilot Log Book is designed to facilitate keeping a complete log of all flying activity.	08PILOTLOG	$8.50
Sailplane Logbook	The Sailplane logbook is used to log the maintenance of the sailplane. The paperback cover makes it compact to store.	08SAILLOG	$10.50
FAR/AIMS	"The FAR and AIM series provides information on Federal Aviation Regulations and the Aeronautical Information Manual. It includes: - updates; - changes posted on the ASA's website; - changes are clearly identified; - and FAR parts 61 and 141 have been completely rewritten to incorporate new certification standards. Prepared by: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc."	08FARAIMS	$16.95
FAA GLIDER FLYING HANDBOOK	"Designed as a technical manual for applicants who are preparing for glider category rating and for currently certificated glider pilots who wish to improve their knowledge. Certificated flight instructors will find this handbook a valuable training aid, since detailed coverage of aeronautical decision making, components and systems, aerodynamics, flight instruments, performance limitations, ground operations, flight maneuvers, traffic patterns, emergencies, soaring weather, soaring techniques, and cross country is included. " Soft cover, 8 3/8" X 10 7/8" format, indexed, glossary and full color illustrations, 232 pages	08SSAGFH	$34.00
Glider Basics "1st Flight to Solo" by Thomas Knauff	Product description: This easy to read manual helps train better, safer pilots by making the student pilot an integral part of the flight training program. A complete flight training syllabus is included to insure complete training and full compliance with FAA regulations. Students will sneak out the information required by FAA regulations so they can fill in the included flight training checklist.	08GLIDERBAS1ST	$24.95
GLIDER BASIC "AFTER SOLO" BY TOM KNAUFF	Product description: An advanced Glider Flight Training Manual, 196 pages. Fulfills all FAA flight training requirements from solo through license to prepare a student for the private glider flight test. Includes chapters on ridge soaring, wave soaring, off field landings, glider aerobatics, contest and record flying. Includes the FAA Private Practical Test Standards	08GLDRBASICAFT	$29.95
Transition to Gliders by Tom Knuaff	"With his unique soaring ability, and an equally unique desire to share with others his profound knowledge of soaring, Thomas Knauff has provided the power pilot with a text book of basic, and advanced knowledge of the sport of soaring flight. TRANSITION TO GLIDERS will make pilots better, safer pilots. By Thomas Knauff"	08TRANSTK	$29.95
LEARNING TO FLY GLIDERS...Made Easy! by Bob Wander	"Mastering a high degree of proficiency in flying a glider is a goal set by all in the sport. This handbook on flight training provides a clear, highly readable and plainly understood step-by-step process of decision-making. By Bob Wander"	08BWLRN2FLYGLD	$19.95
FLIGHT TRAINING MANUAL FOR GLIDERS	Product description: Covers every flight maneuver required for the FAA flight test Follows FAA lesson plan format Clear, straightforward writing and illustrations Logical, ordered, and complete presentation of material 252 pages 97 figures 249 review questions Includes "Flight Training Progress Record"	08HULTZFTMFG	$55.95
Glider Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge	Product description: Covers all knowledge areas required to pass the FAA written and oral tests, and the SSA Bronze Badge Test Logical, ordered, and complete presentation of material Clear, straightforward writing and illustrations Fully indexed Glossary of soaring terms 424 pages 260 figures 444 review questions with answer key (formerly available as a separate "Student Workbook") Includes "Knowledge Training Progress Record"	08HULTZGPHANDBOOK	$79.95
BADGE SOARING: THE ABC BADGES ...Made Easy! by Bob Wander	"The eighth volume in the "Gliding Made Easy Series" is a practical and highly useful guide to earning your first gliding badges - the SSA's A, B, and C badges. A suggested reading list for additional information is included. By Bob Wander "	08BWABC	$7.95
GLIDER BFR AND SPRING CHECKOUT...Made Easy! by Bob Wander	A Self-Study guide to help you get the most out of your Flight Review or Spring Checkout	08BWBFRSPRNG	$9.95
BADGE SOARING: THE BRONZE BADGE...Made Easy! by Bob Wander	The ninth volume in the "Gliding Made Easy Series" is a step-by-step presentation pre-cross country preparation leading to the SSA Bronze Badge. A suggested reading list for additional information is included. By Bob Wander	08BWBRNZ	$9.95
PRIVATE PILOT GLIDER CHECKRIDE .... Made Easy! by Bob Wander	"The first volume in the "Gliding Made Easy Series" is well constructed, thorough in its content and a highly user-friendly step-by-step guide to the private pilot oral and flight test. For those desiring additional reading material on the subject, a topical reading list is included. By Bob Wander "	08BWPRVTCHK	$13.95
BADGE SOARING: THE SILVER BADGE MADE EASY- BY: BOB WANDER	The tenth volume in the "Gliding Made Easy Series" answers your questions and helps you prepare to fly for and achieve the FAI Silver Badge. By Bob Wander	08BWSILVERBADGE	$9.95
The Art of Thermaling ....Made Easy! by Bob Wander	"A User-Friendly Guide To Finding And Using Thermals And Thermal Streets. The seventh volume in the "Gliding Made Easy Series" explores the dynamics of thermals, their beauty and the art of using thermals to enhance flight. Provides an in depth, practical and highly user friendly guide to thermals and flight. For those desiring additional reading material on the subject, a topical reading list is included. By Bob Wander."	08BWTHERM	$10.95
TRANSITION TO SINGLE SEAT GLIDERS ...Made Easy! by Bob Wander	"A Comprehensive Guide To Flying single Seat Gliders. The sixth volume in the "Gliding Made Easy Series" is a practical, well executed presentation of the differences between single and two seat gliders. The importance of this transition is often overlooked. A topical reading list for those desiring additional material on the subject is included. By Bob Wander."	08BWTRANSNGL	$8.95
"See ya' at the Airport" by Charlie Spratt	Following his many years as a gate keeper and contest director, Charlie Spratt has written a book - the first to be published by the National Soaring Museum. A great collection of stories written by Charlie, about his life - working at soaring contests, towing glider trailers across country, and mentoring kids. Charlie is a great storyteller. Charlie's stories contain a wealth of detail about soaring contests, people and sites, some still active and others no longer around. His writing style is straightforward and colorful. He has the ability to make us sit back and look at the soaring scene through his eyes. He gives us his insight and makes us laugh because we recognize it so well.	08BWSEEYA	$19.95
Joy of Soaring by Carle Conway	The Joy of Soaring: A Training Manual is the latest in a long series of publications by the Soaring Society of America designed to promote not only enjoyment but proficiency and safety in soaring activities. Part I of this manual is devoted to teaching the beginner to fly a glider. part II tells how to use this new knowledge to master the art of soaring. The text was prepared after a thorough study of instructional methods in use at soaring schools and clubs throughout the United States and was reviewed by a group of the top soaring pilots and instructors. It is the most comprehensive and authoritative description of training techniques available to the beginner or experienced pilot.	08JOY	$25.95
THE LIMITS OF EXPERTISE..BY KEY DISMUKES	Product description: The Limits of Expertise challenges how we think about accidents and pilot error. From details of recent accidents, the authors argue that while pilot error is often concluded as cause, we should expect many operators similarly situated to make comparable decisions and take equivalent actions. From that perspective, individual actions and errors are not the source of accidents but a result of systemic causes	08LIMIT OF EXPERTISE	$39.95
PLATYPUS PAPERS BOOK BY MIKE BIRD	This volume is a tasteful compilation of some of the pieces written by the editor for Sailplane & Gliding Magazine. In this array of pieces the author humorously shares both the profound as well as the sublime of powerless flight. This volume is totally entertaining and certainly a piece of gliding's literature that requires keeping. By Michael Bird	08PLATPUS PRS	$29.95
OFF FIELD LANDINGS By Thomas Knauff	A 33 page booklet looking at off field landings.	08TKOFF	$4.95
ASK-21 Flight Manual	Copy of ASK-21 Flight Manual 4.25" x 5.5" Paper Booklet	08MANASK21	$6.00
ASK-23 Flight Manual	Copy of ASK-23 Flight Manual 4.25" x 5.5" Paper Booklet	08MANASK23	$6.00
ASW-24 Flight Manual	Copy of ASW-24 Flight Manual 4.25" x 5.5" Paper Booklet	08MANASW24	$10.00
ASW-27 Flight Manual	Copy of ASW-24 Flight Manual 8.5 " x 11" Paper Booklet	08MANASW27	$9.95
DUO DISCUS Flight Manual	Copy of DUO Discus Flight Manual 4.25" x 5.5" Paper Booklet	08MANDUO	$16.50

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