Thermal Flying Book
$52.95

Preface by Rob Whittall:

In my humble opinion no matter how much you think you might know about flying you will never know enough… I have now been flying for over twenty years and I have amassed thousands of hours in the air but I am well aware that I am still learning and need to learn in the future.

We often overlook the importance of continuing our flying education and understanding once we reach a level that we feel is acceptable. For your own safety it is important to remain humble and realize that there is more to know about flying and the weather than you will ever be able to absorb. No matter what we must continue to strive becoming better pilots with better understanding.

I was honored that Burki asked me to write a preface for his book. However to do so honestly I had to read it and in doing so I have increased my own understanding of flying and the weather. Within the pages of this book you will find great wisdom no matter what level of pilot you are. This book is full of excellent information from start to finish and it is accompanied by easily understandable diagrams and graphical depictions that help you to visualize many of the descriptions.

Please remember that you and only you are responsible for your own safety each and every time you fly. Use this book and the knowledge contained within to increase your understanding and thus your own safety.

Flying is a very beautiful thing, it can take you to heights that you never thought possible. It can change your life for the better, it can fulfill your soul and mind but it always has to be taken seriously. Educate yourself to continue the enjoyment and serenity safely.

Rob Whittall

Former World Champion in paragliding and hang gliding.

Preface by Bruce Goldsmith:

Thermals are like waves in the sky. They have huge force and power and riding thermals can be as exciting as riding huge waves in surfing. I have been hooked on thermal flying for 25 years now, first on hang gliders and now on paragliders. The thrill of finding invisible thermals and then climbing in them to fly XC is as precious an experience now as it was when I first started out flying. Playing with these powerful yet invisible forces of nature is an experience ownly shared by us and beautiful soaring birds.

When Burki first asked me to write a preface for this book, I was so impressed by the depth and detail in the book that I wanted to contribute my own chapter. This book will help pilots to learn more quickly and safely the art of thermal flying and will help pilots to learn quickly many of the techniques that took me years to master.

Bruce Goldsmith

World Paraglding Champion 2007