Piggott, Alan (Derek)
PIGGOTT, Alan (Derek)
PIGGOTT, Alan (Derek). British, b. 1922. Genres: Recreation, Autobiography/Memoirs. Career: RAF Pilot, 1942-53; Lasham Gliding Centre, Near Alton, Hants., Chief Flying Instructor, 1954-89. Publications: Gliding: A Handbook on Soaring Flight, 1958, 5th ed., 1986; Beginning Gliding, 1975; Understanding Gliding, 1977; Delta Papa: A Life of Flying (autobiography), 1977; Going Solo, 1978; Understanding Flying Weather, 1988; Derek Piggott on Gliding, 1989; Gliding Safely, 1991. Address: 11 Laurel Rd., Barnes, London SW13 OEE, England. Online address: [email protected]
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