Soaring Cross Country

Article number 10220388

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.