Soaring Cross Country is an English-language instructional book from 1974 by Ed Byars and Bill Holbrook, aimed at glider pilots who already have basic flying experience and want to improve their cross-country soaring skills. Rather than focusing on elementary flight training, it emphasizes advanced decision-making in the air, efficient use of weather conditions such as thermals and lift, and strategic planning for long-distance glider flights. The authors draw on practical soaring experience to help pilots develop better judgment, improve safety, and increase performance during extended flights across varied terrain.

Ed Byars Bill Holbrook

Soaring Cross Country