Thermal Flying

Thermal Flying is the world’s best-selling guide to the art of thermalling and cross-country (XC) flying for paraglider and hang glider pilots. Learning to climb well is probably the most valuable skill of all in free flying, but it can be an incredibly frustrating experience. Burki Martens’ Thermal Flying has been written as a guidebook, and whether you have one hour or a thousand hours’ airtime, you’ll find it incredibly useful. Hundreds of photos and illustrations make technical concepts come alive and easy to understand. Technical theory is kept to a minimum while real-world experience and practical advice help you grasp tricky concepts easily. The new edition, published in August 2021, is thoroughly revised and updated, and packed with real-world advice on how to thermal efficiently.