Don't be too ambitious at the start. Go slow, and avoid unnecessary
risks. At its best there is an element of danger in aviation which
cannot be entirely eliminated,
but it may be greatly reduced and minimized by the use of common sense.
Theoretically, the proper way to begin a glide is from the top of
an incline, facing against the wind, so that
the machine will soar until the attraction of gravitation draws it
gradually to the ground. This is the manner in which experienced
aviators operate, but it must be kept in mind that these men are
experts. They understand air currents, know how to control the action
and direction of their machines by shifting the position of their
bodies, and by so doing avoid accidents which would be unavoidable by a
novice.
