Derek Piggott

Derek Piggott in his natural habitat at the Lasham Regional Competition in 2005 Alan Derek Piggott (27 December 1922 – 6 January 2019) was one of Britain's best known glider pilots and instructors. He had over 5,000 hours on over 153 types of powered aircraft and over 5,000 hours on over 184 types of glider. He was honoured for his work on the instruction and safety of glider pilots. In 1961 he became the first person to make an officially authenticated take-off and flight in a man-powered aircraft. He also worked as a stunt pilot in several feature films. Provided by Wikipedia
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    Gliding; a handbook on soaring flight. by Piggott, Derek

    London, A. & C. Black 1958
    Format: Book


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    Understanding gliding : the principles of soaring flight by Piggott, Derek

    London : A. & C. Black, 2002
    4th ed.
    Format: Book


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    Gliding : a handbook on soaring flight by Piggott, Derek

    London : A. & C. Black, 1990
    6th ed.
    Format: Book


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    Understanding gliding : the principles of soaring flight by Piggott, Derek

    New York : Barnes & Noble Books, 1977
    Format: Book


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    Beginning gliding : the fundamentals of soaring flight by Piggott, Derek

    New York : Barnes & Noble, 1977
    Format: Book


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    Understanding gliding : the principles of soaring flight by Piggott, Derek

    London : A. and C. Black, 1977
    Format: Book


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    Gliding : a handbook on soaring flight. by Piggott, Derek

    London : Black; [distributed in the U.S.A. by Barnes & Noble], 1967
    2nd ed.
    Format: Book


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    Gliding : a handbook on soaring flight by Piggott, Derek

    London : A & C Black, 1990
    6th ed.
    Format: Book


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    Beginning gliding : the fundamentals of soaring flight by Piggott, Derek

    London : A. and C. Black, 1977
    Corr.
    Format: Book


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    Understanding flying weather by Piggott, Derek

    London : A & C Black, 1996
    2nd ed.
    Format: Book