Paragliding like a pro

In "Paragliding Like a Pro," Kelly Farina presents an exciting new way to systematically learn cross-country flying.

He goes through the learning curve for pilots in a systematic, logical way. From the basics of wing handling to thermal flying techniques to cross-country flying tips for pros:

he breaks down our sport in a fascinating way into manageable learning stages with achievable goals.

At the heart of this book are concepts such as the learning pyramid, the 4-for-90 rule for efficient thermal flying, the bridge principle, and the day progression theory. These concepts help you to improve more quickly and safely and to fly with confidence.

A must-read for anyone who wants to reach their full flying potential.

Topics

• Mastering the basics: flying smoothly, consistently, and confidently
• Good thermal flying: the 4/90 rule, thermal etiquette, and pilk flying
• How to plan and successfully fly a cross-country flight
• The formation of valley winds: which areas to use and which to avoid
• What to consider when flying in the mountains
• Flying at high altitude: how to fly fast and efficiently
• Meteorology for pilots, including cloud assessment and foehn winds
• The formation of thermals, reverse thermals, and inversions
• Practical case studies from real life in the Alps and Dolomites
• How to structure your learning process and make faster progress with the learning pyramid