50 paths to the better pilot

An excellent textbook for paragliding.

The book is indispensable for all pilots who want to exploit their potential. It is full of Bruce Goldsmith's latest techniques and thoughts and some of the best pilots and flight instructors in the world. He is one of the most experienced pilots in the open flight area. Bruce has a lot to say and tell as a multiple British dragon flight champion, paraglider world champion and long-time hanging director and paraglider constructor. And that makes it extensive, detailed, exciting and interesting. The book has a lot of new material and 20 years of "Icaristics", Bruce ’Column in various magazines, together - newly edited and updated for today's pilots.

Contents

• Lots of tips for thermal flying
• Psychological techniques for increasing performance
• Detailed instructions for flying in the lowlands and in the mountains
• Safety tips when flying close to clouds and reason
• Skills and techniques for route flying
• Simple illustrations for better understanding of flight conditions
• Simple explanations for reading different wind and thermal conditions