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Stick and rudder, an explanation of the art of flying
Book • 1944
Written in 1944, 'Stick and Rudder' is a seminal work that provides an exact analysis of the art of flying.
It explains critical concepts such as the Angle of Attack, why airplanes stall, and the visual clues pilots use for landing approaches.
The book is applicable to both novice and experienced pilots, as well as flight instructors, and has been continuously in print for decades.
It emphasizes the importance of understanding the true functions of flight controls and how pilots should react in various flying situations to avoid common mistakes that can lead to accidents.
It explains critical concepts such as the Angle of Attack, why airplanes stall, and the visual clues pilots use for landing approaches.
The book is applicable to both novice and experienced pilots, as well as flight instructors, and has been continuously in print for decades.
It emphasizes the importance of understanding the true functions of flight controls and how pilots should react in various flying situations to avoid common mistakes that can lead to accidents.
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as a how-to flying book his father read.

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