The Weight Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook introduces the basic pilot knowledge and skills that are essential for piloting weight-shift controlled aircraft. It introduces pilots to the knowledge that is needed as they progress in their pilot training. This handbook is for student pilots, as well as those pursuing more advanced pilot certificates.
Student pilots learning to fly weight shift aircraft, certificated pilots preparing for weight shift ratings, and instructors teaching weight shift students should find this handbook helpful. It introduces the prospective pilot to the realm of weight shift flight and provides information and guidance to the performance of various maneuvers and procedures.
This handbook conforms to pilot training and certification concepts established by the Federal Aviation Administration. There are different ways of teaching, as well as performing flight procedures and maneuvers, and many variations in the explanations of aerodynamic theories and principles. The discussions and explanations reflect the most commonly used practices and principles.
The core topics include: