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TABLE OF CONTENTS1) Banished… for GOOD or, Busted On KT-22Fly-on-The-Wall or, Slide Mountain Hubris2) A Gringo Makes The Earth Quake or, Bad Day At Puerto Peñasco3) Ponderosa Safety Meeting or, Rescue in the High Sierra4) "SHEET!" or, Communication Breakdown, Mexico Style5) A Taste of Valle de Bravo or, Flyers' Paradise6) The Swizzle Stick From Hell or, a Turd in Paradise7) A Valle Purchase or Panties From Heaven8) Soup Kitchen Sally Gets Some...
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Are you considering skydiving out of a plane? Perhaps, it is simply a matter of not knowing where to begin. The sport of skydiving may be exciting for some, but for me, I am scared of the prospect of jumping out of a plane. Fortunately, I had a lot of support from many people around me. I was able to gather the courage to go ahead with my plan. However, all the work could have been easier if I had completed my homework beforehand. Even if you're feeling...
5) Winning II
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George Moffat's involvement with soaring extends from the late 1950's to the present, most of that time deeply involved in competition. Looking back, I can see that it was a time of amazing development in ships, instrumentation and flying techniques. In the early years, the so-called Golden Age of the Sixties, the big breakthrough's were in design. In order to stay competitive I owned or flew eight different sailplanes between 1961 and 1970. The first...
6) After Solo
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After Solo fulfills all post-solo flight training to prepare a student pilot for the FAA Practical test. In addition, advanced soaring techniques are explained, such as an introduction to glider aerobatics and cross country skills. You'll find this book filled with worthwhile information without dwelling too much on any subject. If a additional information of any subject is needed, there is a bibliography at the end of this book of other texts you...
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El running es un deporte que practican millones de personas en todo el mundo y que nos proporciona un estilo de vida saludable y nos ayuda a mejorar nuestra salud física y mental; se trata de un ejercicio que se puede realizar a diferente intensidad y duración, y a distintas edades.
Este libro, escrito por el equipo de Alimmenta, en la misma línea que La dieta inteligente, ofrece toda la información que necesita un deportista para realizar la...
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Técnicas esenciales del Pádel: Mejora tu juego y domina la pistaIntroducción: El pádel es un deporte que ha ganado mucha popularidad en los últimos años, gracias a su facilidad de aprendizaje y la diversión que brinda. Sin embargo, para jugarlo bien y disfrutarlo al máximo, es importante dominar una serie de técnicas que te permitirán mejorar tu juego y competir de manera efectiva. En este libro, te presentaremos las 20 técnicas más importantes...
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Plongez dans un voyage captivant de transformation physique et mentale avec ce livre. Ce guide exhaustif redéfinit la façon dont vous percevez votre espace de vie en le transformant en un sanctuaire de bien-être. Que vous soyez débutant en remise en forme ou un passionné chevronné, découvrez des conseils pratiques, des stratégies novatrices et des témoignages inspirants pour embrasser une vie active et saine chez vous.Chapitre 1 : La Métamorphose...
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On 5 June 2013, Dave Jacka became the first person with quadriplegia to fly solo around Australia, covering a distance of almost 18,000 kilometres, the equivalent of flying from Melbourne to London.
“On a Wing and a Chair” brings the reader into this thrilling adventure. We experience the highs and lows of six years of preparation, then the trials and rewards of an epic 38-day flight in Dave's custom-adapted aircraft.
Turbulent weather, mechanical...
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Extrait : "Il est bien entendu, pour les étymologistes érudits et pour les revendicateurs professionnels de la propriété nationale, que le football n'est pas autre chose que le follis des Romains, et que ce noble jeu d'essence latine comme notre race, nous est simplement revenu de l'autre cté de la Manche par une "passe" savante, que nous devons donc en être fiers comme d'un marmot qui nous revient de nourrice, etc."
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For more than a century, pilots have been intrigued by the challenges of flight in the highest mountains and the deepest canyons on every continent. Mountain, canyon, and backcountry flying allows pilots to get off the beaten path and enjoy the outdoors. It opens up a whole new world of recreation, including airplane camping, hiking, fishing, and staying at guest lodges or bush camps in areas without roads or easy access by land or water.
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Tom "Harp" Harpole was a horse logger working from remote mountain camps and living in wall tents until an accident suggested a change of lifestyle. He took to his other avocation, writing, and studied abroad in Ireland. He began publishing stories in periodicals such as Smithsonian Air & Space, Sports Illustrated, Crocodil, Montana Quarterly, Whitefish Review, and more.
Certain magazines that assigned Harp feature articles knew early on that he...
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Within the last couple of years, the usage of drones in both the public and private (military) sector has exploded. People are talking about drones, building drones, and something most people didn't know of a few years ago is now a household name. Build a Drone will not only teach you how to build your very own drone, but will explain their history in the military and the impact they will have-and are starting to have-on our everyday lives.
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Plongez dans le monde inspirant de ce livre, un guide complet conçu pour catalyser la motivation sportive et transformer votre engagement envers le sport. Ce livre offre une approche holistique, explorant les racines de la détermination, les stratégies mentales pour surmonter les obstacles, et les rituels matinaux positifs pour dynamiser chaque journée.Découvrez comment créer une routine d'entraînement non seulement efficace mais aussi motivante,...
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Joe Karam was born to transcend, but perhaps not to fly. When at twenty-seven his quest for freedom led him to set foot in a glider for the first time, he was overcome with fear and desire. Nothing seemed to have prepared him for such a formidable test of courage, nor did he know anything about Charlie, the taciturn flight instructor he had just entrusted with his life. And yet the sky kept calling... A didactic memoir and a passionate love letter...
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Here is the official guide, a new edition developed by the FAA, to help beginning ground instructors, flight instructors, and aviation maintenance instructors understand the basics of flight instruction.
Heavily illustrated and filled with essential information, topics include:
• Risk Management and Resource Management
• Human Behavior
• The Learning Process
• Effective Communication
• The Teaching Process
• Assessment
• Instructor...
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All the Information You Need to Operate Safely in US Airspace, Fully Updated
If you're an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures, and illustrations are brought up to date to reflect current federal regulations and FAA data, policies, and advisories. This handy reference book is an indispensable resource for members of the aviation...
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All the Information you Need to Operate Safely in US Airspace, Fully Updated.
If you're an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In today's environment, there is no excuse for ignorance of the rules of the US airspace system. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures, and illustrations are brought up to date to reflect current FAA data. This handy reference book...
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An official publication of the Federal Aviation Administration, this is the ultimate technical manual for anyone who flies or wants to learn to fly a helicopter.
If you're preparing for private, commercial, or flight instruction pilot certificates, it's more than essential reading-it's the best possible study guide available, and its information can be lifesaving. In authoritative and easy-to-understand language, here are explanations of general...
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