Thermal Flying
Thermal Flying is a comprehensive guide to the art of thermaling and XC flying. This 260 page book is illustrated with clear diagrams and photos to help pilots make sense of the concepts, techniques and meteorology knowledge you need to make the most of each flying day.

Written by highly respected competition pilot Burkhard Martens, Thermal Flying has been translated in to English by PWC pilot Mads Syndergard with a bonus section by world champion Bruce Goldsmith.

This hardback book covers all aspects of cross country flying and spells out priceless information on reading conditions and thermal flying like no other book. Thermal Flying is peppered with experts’ tips and the author’s own personal experiences and beautifully illustrated with succulent photographs.

With something to learn, whether you are a beginner or seasoned campaigner, this is a book that should be on every pilot’s bookshelf!

"This publication is without a shadow of a doubt the best book I have ever come across in our sports, WHY?

  1. The content is written by world champions .
  2. It has very detailed chapters on advanced flying which is very reader friendly.
  3. The whole publication is so well put together and so easy to read for the not so techno minded reader.
  4. It is crammed full of fantastic photos and illustrations.
  5. As a hard back it is real quality and value for money.

Once you pickup this book it will not be put down again until you have reached the back cover.

Fantastic book well-done to all and thanks for what can only be described as a benchmark for others to follow! "

Jerry Parles. Midland Paragliding Ireland.

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PRICE   42


 

Risk and Reward DVD
Powered paragliding has proven to be surprisingly safe. But there are a few serious dangers that fortunately are easy to avoid. This 70 minute DVD exposes the causes and cures in a fun, action-packed adventure.

Whether you're considering getting into paramotoring or have been flying for years, you owe yourself this inside look that could easily save your life.

Three years in the making, Risk and Reward gathers wisdom from a long list of instructors. Spectacular video from around the world sheds light on essential concepts with clarity and realism.

A Hollywood quality production hosted by William Shatner (of Star Trek fame) and lots of fantastic flying, this is reccommended for all paramotorists.

PRICE   25.50          DVD also available


 

Powered Paragliding Bible
Authors: no author
Published in 2006, this book is the ultimate reference source for all paramotorists. Many, many diagrams help make sense of complicated concepts and introduce some new ones. From the parts of the paramotor to Aerodynamics, our sport is explained in concise ways that encourage understanding. A real effort has been made to avoid wordiness while keeping it interesting. Jeff Goin provides 310 pages of clear and concise advise on everything the paramotor pilot will need to know to fly safely, including: Launch and landing secrets

What’s risky and how to avoid it

Practical weather knowledge

Airspace knowledge

How to select equipment

Maintenance tips

Interesting things to do

Precision Flying

Winning competitions

With lots of photos and illustrations, this book has certainly earnt its ‘bible’ title!

PRICE   36