Overview
Vuela como un pájaro y siente el viento bajo tus alas mientras el parapente se eleva sobre valles y costas. Este libro explora el recorrido del parapente, desde los planeadores experimentales hasta convertirse en un deporte de aventura reconocido a nivel mundial. Con historias detrás de escena de los pilotos y explicaciones sobre aerodinámica, los jóvenes exploradores descubrirán cómo el diseño del ala, los patrones climáticos y los arneses de seguridad se combinan para navegar térmicas, corrientes ascendentes de ladera y descensos tranquilos. Fotografías aéreas cautivadoras y datos interesantes se acompañan de recuadros informativos, glosario e índice.Soar like a bird and feel the wind beneath your wing as paragliding takes flight high above valleys and coastlines. This book dives into paragliding’s journey from experimental gliders to global adventure sport. With behind-the-scenes pilot stories and aerodynamic insights, young explorers will uncover how wing design, weather patterns, and safety harnesses come together to navigate thermals, ridge lifts, and tranquil descents. Captivating aerial photographs and intriguing facts are accompanied by sidebars, a glossary, a selected bibliography, recommended websites, and an index.
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