“Understanding the sky” – Denis Paggen

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UNDERSTANDING THE SKY – NEW EDITION AUGUST, 2022 / A classic – a bestseller when it was first published

Understanding the Sky has been re-issued in a brand new format. The classic weather book for sport pilots written by Dennis Pagen has been updated with a new set of full-colour illustrations by free-flight illustrator Steve Ham. First published in 1992 and never out of print since, Understanding the Sky is considered the essential weather book for pilots, whatever you fly. This book is written and designed to be ‘wing neutral’ – it doesn’t matter what you fly, whether paragliders, drones, balloons, models, ultralights, helicopters, or planes.

Understanding the Sky explains complex meteorology in plain English, with the aim of helping you fly further

Easy to understand text and illustrations

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About Author Dennis Pagen / the first book written by a pilot for other pilots

He started flying in 1973 and is a respected author and meteorology expert. Dennis has served in many capacities for USHPA, CIVL and the FAI, the world air sports federation.

He said: “As a flyer, it’s crucial you have a deep understanding of meteorology, from the micro to the macro. Understanding the Sky covers it all, and having read it you will be a better informed, safer flyer, able to make better decisions based on enhanced knowledge… The book will help you build your understanding of the way air flows and eddies over buildings and trees, figure out how micro-climates are created by coastal systems and mountains, and appreciate the impact of different cloud developments on flying conditions.

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Contents

  • A classic – a bestseller when it was first published
  • One of the first books written by a pilot for other pilots
  • Written by Dennis Pagen, one the USA’s longest-serving pro hang glider pilots
  • Explains complex meteorology in plain English, with the aim of helping you fly further
  • Easy to understand text and illustrations

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Weight 0,59 kg