Description: Thermal Flying - NEW Edition! For Paraglider and Hang Glider Pilotsby Burkhard Martens The long-awaited new edition of Thermal Flying has been thoroughly revised and updated. Published August 2021, this new edition of this ‘thermalling bible” is thoroughly revised and updated, and packed with real-world advice on how to thermal efficiently. Clearly written, with hundreds of illustrations and photos. A classic. Thermal Flying - For Paraglider and Hang Glider PilotsThermal Flying is the world’s best-selling guide to the art of thermalling and XC flying. Cross Country’s team has been hard at work thoroughly revising and updating the title, line by line, and the design and photography has been refreshed to bring it bang up to date.Learning to climb well is probably the most valuable skill of all in free flying, but it can be an incredibly frustrating experience. Burki Martens’ Thermal Flying has been written as a guidebook, and whether you have one hour or a thousand hours’ airtime, you’ll find it incredibly useful.Hundreds of photos and illustrations make technical concepts come alive and easy to understand. Technical theory is kept to a minimum while real-world experience and practical advice help you grasp tricky concepts easily.Thermal Flying Includes comprehensive instructions on:How to predict and find thermalsHow and where thermals form – sources and triggersDifferent types of thermal modelsWindward and lee-side thermalsThe theory of temperature gradientsVortex ring structure and lift distribution in thermalsHow to read clouds and weatherPlus hundreds of helpful tips on:Soaring, staying up and top-landingCoastal flying and sea breezesHow to core thermals and get to cloudbaseValley winds, mountain flying and magic airFlying the flatlandsXC tactics from first flights to 100kmThermal Flying has been published in 15 languages and has sold over 50,000 copies worldwide. This third edition brings the art of thermal flying to a whole new generation of pilots. Burki Martens is a multiple XC League champion and an excellent coach and communicator.“I love the style of this book – you can jump around and learn loads. It deals with both the science of how thermals are formed and also the art of how to ride them – plus what to do in between. Brilliant!” – Pete Logan Visit our eBay Store - TrikeBuggy! eBay Search Terms: paraglide, paralide, para glide, paraglider, paralider, para glider, paragliding, paraliding, para gliding, para-glide, para-glider, para-gliding, parglide, parglider, pargliding, paramotor, paramotoring, parapente.
Price: 45 USD
Location: Santa Barbara, California
End Time: 2024-08-25T00:02:58.000Z
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