A practical and un-to-date introduction to every aspect of ballooning, guides the novice throughout the whole process of flying from understanding the theory to managing a smooth landing. There is a section on competitive flying, record breaking, night flying and "extreme" ballooning. Topics include: the workings of a hot-air balloon, equipment and instrumentation; practical instruction in flying, fuel management and landing; the art of retrieving; attending events and putting on displays; advanced ballooning "on the edge"; advice on air law; and an introduction to meteorology.
John Christopher started flying balloons in the 1980s and has flown almost every size from tine one-man cloudhoppers to huge people-carriers. He is also a journalist and author specializing in all aspects of aviation. For twelve years he edited Aerostat, the journal of British Balloon & Airship Club. Resident - Ulverstone, Cumbria
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A practical and un-to-date introduction to every aspect of ballooning, guides the novice throughout the whole process of flying from understanding the theory to managing a smooth landing. There is a section on competitive flying, record breaking, night flying and extreme ballooning. Topics include: the workings of a hot-air balloon, equipment and instrumentation; practical instruction in flying, fuel management and landing; the art of retrieving; attending events and putting on displays; advanced ballooning on the edge; advice on air law; and an introduction to meteorology. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR001769225
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Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: GRP12664618
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Librería: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Good. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . Nº de ref. del artículo: mon0000443337
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Librería: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Nº de ref. del artículo: CHL1615889
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Librería: Glynn's Books, Norwich, Reino Unido
Soft Cover. Pb, 127pp, b/w illustrations. Ex-library copy with catalogue number on spine and usual stamps. In Good+, condition. Practical introduction to flying a hot-air balloon. Covers: workings of a hot-air balloon, equipment, instrumentation; instruction on flying, fuel managemment, landing; art of retrieving; attending events and displays; advanced ballooning; advice on Air Law. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Nº de ref. del artículo: 033899
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Librería: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Reino Unido
Condición: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Nº de ref. del artículo: 7719-9781861264237
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Librería: Bahamut Media, Reading, Reino Unido
Condición: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6545-9781861264237
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Librería: Marlowes Books and Music, Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia
Soft Cover. Condición: Fine. First Edition. 127 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout. Nº de ref. del artículo: 213723
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Librería: Collectors Bookstore, Antwerpen, Belgica
Paperback. Condición: Fine. Ballooning by John Christopher. Published by Trafalgar Square in 2001. Paperback ISBN:9781861264237. Collectible item in very fine condition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 1861264237
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