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Understanding The Sky is the essential weather book for pilots – whatever you fly. This book will make you a better-informed and safer pilot, able to make accurate decisions based on enhanced knowledge. Build your knowledge of the way air flows and eddies over buildings and trees, understand how micro-climates are created by coastal systems and mountains, and appreciate the impact of different cloud developments on flying conditions.
It doesn’t matter whether you fly paragliders, drones, balloons, RC models, ultralights, helicopters, or planes – this book has been the best-selling classic meteorology text for over 30 years. Substantially revised and updated, and packed with clear illustrations, you will find it seriously useful!
Get your copy at bit.ly/UTSYT
“So informative, so in-depth, and so relevant to free flight. A masterclass in flying weather!” – Greg Hamerton, Fly With Greg flight academy
“If you seek to understand flying weather from the free-flier’s unique point of view, and to use it to your advantage, this is the book you need.” – Skywings Magazine, BHPA
“Simply the best weather book – accessible and easy to read!” – Five-star Amazon review
“Understanding The Sky is a must for any paraglider, hang glider, balloon, sailplane, microlight and even fixed wing pilot” – Airborne Magazine, NZHGPA
“Offers a wealth of suggestions like no other meteorological book for aviation enthusiasts” – Lu-Glidz
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Cross Country is the world’s international free flying magazine. Subscribers enjoy articles on new flying techniques, inspiring stories from across the world and deep dives into micro-meteorology, the latest equipment advances – and much more. As well as receiving eight premium quality issues, subscribers can access six Masterclass coaching sessions and discounts on merchandise, books, and flying accessories. Cross Country is a flying trip found nowhere else.
More info: xcmag.com
Understanding The Sky is the essential weather book for pilots – whatever you fly. This book will make you a better-informed and safer pilot, able to make accurate decisions based on enhanced knowledge. Build your knowledge of the way air flows and eddies over buildings and trees, understand how micro-climates are created by coastal systems and mountains, and appreciate the impact of different cloud developments on flying conditions.
It doesn’t matter whether you fly paragliders, drones, balloons, RC models, ultralights, helicopters, or planes – this book has been the best-selling classic meteorology text for over 30 years. Substantially revised and updated, and packed with clear illustrations, you will find it seriously useful!
Get your copy at bit.ly/UTSYT
“So informative, so in-depth, and so relevant to free flight. A masterclass in flying weather!” – Greg Hamerton, Fly With Greg flight academy
“If you seek to understand flying weather from the free-flier’s unique point of view, and to use it to your advantage, this is the book you need.” – Skywings Magazine, BHPA
“Simply the best weather book – accessible and easy to read!” – Five-star Amazon review
“Understanding The Sky is a must for any paraglider, hang glider, balloon, sailplane, microlight and even fixed wing pilot” – Airborne Magazine, NZHGPA
“Offers a wealth of suggestions like no other meteorological book for aviation enthusiasts” – Lu-Glidz
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Cross Country is the world’s international free flying magazine. Subscribers enjoy articles on new flying techniques, inspiring stories from across the world and deep dives into micro-meteorology, the latest equipment advances – and much more. As well as receiving eight premium quality issues, subscribers can access six Masterclass coaching sessions and discounts on merchandise, books, and flying accessories. Cross Country is a flying trip found nowhere else.
More info: xcmag.com
