DeutschDancing with the wind
English version by Jean-Marc Clément
This is the first work to deal exclusively and exhaustively with dynamic gliding on slopes and in atmospheric waves. Special consideration is given to the still little known "hydraulic jump" (atmospheric analogue to the "salto idraulico", by Giorgio Bidone/Torino, first mentioned in 1820), whose origin, recognition and gliding use is described in detail. The attentive observations and analyses of seemingly inexplicable meteorological phenomena are passed on thanks to the author's insatiable scientific curiosity and 56 years of international, even intercontinental, flying experience. There is also an extensive chapter on the appropriate use of supplementary oxygen to maintain alertness and the safe realisation of high-altitude flights lasting several days.
Foreword by Alvaro de Orleans-Borbón.
Introduction/motto by Anne-Claude Dero.
Concept:
Published simultaneously in French and English, this captivatingly written and richly illustrated work deals with the special techniques and dangers of slope and wave gliding, taking into account strong winds, local breezes, convergences, etc. and is therefore aimed at every interested (alpine) glider pilot who wants to master the wind safely and skilfully. Record flights in the Appalachians, flown exclusively on the slope and known since the reports of Karl Striediek, are mentioned with all their dangers and remedies to avoid them.
All the theories of the formation of high atmospheric waves (Queney, Wurtele, Scorer) are dealt with, including atypical wave formations and the "hydraulic alternating jump" (salto di Bidone), as well as the accumulation of "keel air" on mountains and hills standing alone. In addition, there are reports from pilots who have survived potentially fatal situations and accidents, instructions on the application of the "set speed theory" in strong winds, the observance of structural limits of the gliders used, as well as reports of pilots who have parachuted where these were exceeded.
A discussion with a retrospective analysis of all high-altitude medical incidents and problems that have occurred during alpine flights, as well as their prophylaxis with the early use of the intelligently regulated oxygen dispenser EDS (with its finally researched limits) round off the work. Critical comments on the partly antiquated, official ideas of the latest oxygen addition, in contrast to the contrasting experiences of the authors already with mild hypoxia, are not missing: Regulation as an obstacle to "good airmanship"!
Translation into English by Dr Stephen Gibson, British Glider Pilot.
Contents: 304 pages, 211 photos, 180 colour schemes/diagrams. Format 21.5 x 28 cm, printed on semi-matt, environmentally friendly art paper 150 g/m 2 , cardboard cover 400 g/m 2 and film-coated with retractable bookmark.
Author: Jean-Marie Clément , with the assistance of Dr Heini Schaffner (high altitude breathing) and Dr Gilbert Bouteiller (general medicine).
