Magic Wings
The Story of a Man's Struggle Learning to Fly a Hang Glider
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Alden Moffatt
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Alden Moffatt
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This is a book about hang gliding. But more importantly, it is about living life to the fullest. It contains a wealth of information about flying and about hang glider launch sites, about observing weather, and about risk taking. Learning to fly a hang glider in the mountains of Southern Oregon, he stepped into a new and thrilling world with no instincts to help his survival.
If you have ever looked up at the birds and wondered what it would be like to fly, this is a must-listen audiobook. Come along for a wild ride into the vastest, little explored wilderness, just above the ground. Magic Wings is filled with heart-pumping action and adventure.
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Total5 out of 5 stars
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- Tom
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Very different, but fantastic!
It’s a really true tail of flying! Goes through the sinful begging till pro, nice job, thank you!
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Total4 out of 5 stars
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Historia4 out of 5 stars
- Stephen Vincent
- 09-11-20
Entertaining
Great for any pilot. It is difficult to find audible books about flying. Recommended to anyone interested in flight.
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