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Asiago 1924
International Gliding Competition in Italy
The book chronicles the daily happenings on the mountain slopes of Sisemol
and Catz during the First International Gliding Competition, organized
by the National Air League and sponsored by the newspaper "La Gazzetta
dello Sport" .
On the same times it reports the comments of the German Pilots Arthur
Martens and Fritz Papenmeyer, who were together with the university student
of Pavia the true actors of the competition.
It makes a comparison of different opinions, based on different cultures
and experiences. The Italians, for instance, tried for the first time
the motor-less flight, while the German pilots had to their advantage
already some years of this flying discipline. In addition, the Germans
gliders were technically much more advanced and had already participated
in other gliding competitions at the Rhön.
A true live chronicle, where have emerged curious anecdotes, such as
the gliders sent via railway by the German pilots and held hostage by
the customs in Verona and also the story of the mule "Matricola",
tethered near the Condor that after consuming his ration of hay, began
gnawing the wing-tip of the glider. This and many other stories have emerged,
making the development of the first international gliding competition
in Asiago most enjoyable and interesting reading.
All this is the result of meticulous research carried out by the author,
who in his book "Asiago, International Gliding Competition in Italy",
in addition to describing in detail each day of the competition, has enriched
the book with 90 vintage photos and drawings of gliders masterfully executed
by Vincent Cockett and watercolors designed by Werner Meyer. A funny and
interesting reading. A book not to be missed!
The book is published by EQIP in a precious volume of 144 pages in color, 220x300mm, hard cover.
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