aeronautical sports

Looks at some of the recreational uses of flight, discussing ballooning, gliding, air racing, aerobatics, and other activities.

"From skydiving and hang gliding to hot air ballooning and gliding, 'Air Sports' examines a wide range of gravity defying exploits and the people who enjoy them"--Back cover.

From packing their parachute rig to spotting a landing zone from the air, the essentials of skydiving, along with breathtaking vistas, await reader in this high-interest, accessible book.

An introduction to extreme air sports, such as skydiving, hang gliding, and wingsuit flying, that provides information on their history, rules, equipment, and techniques and includes tips for safety, healthy living, and exercise.

Photographs and simple text provide a brief introduction to different kinds of air sports, including hot air ballooning, parachuting, and parasailing.

Text and photographs record the early exploits of aviation stuntmen, early speed races, and describes types of aircraft used to race before World War II.

Describes the history of skydiving, variations of the sport, the gear a skydiver uses, and how different kinds of competitions are judged.

Looks at some of the recreational uses of flight, discussing ballooning, gliding, air racing, aerobatics, and other activities.