Learning is at the heart of what we do as pilots, and this issue we’re packed with articles, comment and insight that will help you get more out of your flying.
In the core: First up, we ask four expert pilots how to thermal better – Gordon Rigg, Brad Gunnuscio, Armin Harich and Kelly Farina all share their secrets.
Which flight instrument is right for you?: Dazzled by technology? We look at the different needs of different pilots and round up the best kit for the job.
The future is three-line: ‘The most exciting wings you’re ever going to fly.’ We fly the Ozone M6, GIN GTO2 and Nova Triton 2 and talk exclusively to their designers.
Dune gooning: Jamie Shelden explains why fooling around on the dunes might well be the best thing you ever did to help hone your take-off and landing skills – plus it’s huge fun.
Icaristics: Bruce Goldsmith explores how to assess the wind on final approach.
Ignition: Jeff Goin explores different approaches to instruction in powered paragliding.
Meteorology: Meteorologist Honza Rejmanek continues his exploration of the upper level weather – and what it means for us below cloudbase.
Dean Eldridge: The author of Paramotoring: The Essential Guide talks us through an annual engine clean-up routine.
Naked Pilot: Brazil’s Rafael Saladini reveals how he got to be a world class PWC pilot – “hours and hours and hours” on basic wings before stepping up.
The Sandwich Club: Ollie Chitty takes us on an out-and-return through the beautiful flatlands of southern England and helps unwrap the Malvern Hills for new pilots.
Flying with Angels: Paul Guschlbauer flies from the Angel Falls in Venezuela during a five-day hike-and-fly expedition.
Spring Break: Jeff Hamman combines a family beach holiday with a go-getting flying trip in the mega resort of Cancun in Mexico.
Bullseye: We round up the route, the rookies and the old-timers ahead of July’s Red Bull X-Alps 2015.
PLUS… we feature the latest news…
New products…
And reviews.
Cross Country issue 160 (June 2015) is out now, available by print and digital subscription.
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