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Mastering Paragliding: A systematic approach to learning to fly, by alpine guide Kelly Farina

By Kelly Farina

Mastering Paragliding: A systematic approach to learning to fly, by alpine guide Kelly Farina

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Mastering Paragliding is a new approach to learning to fly cross country by paragliding guide Kelly Farina. Kelly approaches pilot progression in a systematic, logical way. From understanding the basics of glider handling to thermalling techniques and high-level cross-country advice, he breaks the sport down into manageable stages with achievable goals. It includes: - Mastering the basics: learning to fly smoothly, consistently and confidently -Thermalling well: the 4/90 rule, thermal etiquette and gaggle flying - How to plan a cross-country route and fly it successfully - Valley winds explained, including where and where not to fly - An in-depth exploration of how to fly the mountains - High level flying: how to fly efficiently and fast - Meteorology for pilots, including cloud assessment - Thermal formation, restitution and inversions - Real-life practical flying case studies in the Alps and Dolomites - How to structure your learning and progress quickly using the Pyramid of Progression “I wish I’d had this book when I’d started flying XC, especially when I first flew in the Alps” – Josh Cohn, USHPA Magazine review
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
241
Release Date:
2016-07-04
Publication Date:
2016-07-04
Publisher:
Cross Country International
Languages:
Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:
0993346723
Weight:
619 g
Height:
23.9 cm
Width:
17.3 cm
Thickness:
1.9 cm
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