Description
Product Overview
"Cross Country Flying" by Burkhard Martens is the definitive guide for pilots ready to progress from local thermal flying to cross-country adventures. This comprehensive hardback volume serves as an essential companion to the best-selling "Thermal Flying," offering a wealth of knowledge for both novice XC pilots and experienced flyers seeking to refine their skills. Packed with over 500 illustrations, photographs, and diagrams across 242 pages, it transforms complex meteorological and tactical concepts into actionable advice.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Planning: Detailed guidance on pre-flight preparation, route planning, and leveraging technology for optimal flight paths.
- Tactical Mastery: In-depth strategies for thermal flying, understanding best glide (McReady), and navigating complex weather patterns like inversions and convergence.
- Expert Insights: Exclusive interviews and tips from world-renowned pilots such as Chrigel Maurer, Jocky Sanderson, and Ewa Wisnierska.
- Diverse Environments: Specific techniques for flying in mountains and flatlands, plus site guides for premier international locations including the Alps, Brazil, and Australia.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Burkhard Martens
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 242
- Illustrations: 500+ full-color photos and diagrams
- Language: English