Ready for Take-Off! Exceptional aircrafts, each one unique and loaded with history, found and collected across the globe, refurbished and restored with love and passion, ready for a new adventure at any second. Welcome to the world of Flying Bulls. These aircrafts allow you to feel the thrill of flying – probably the last remaining opportunity to experience total freedom – in the most intense way. This book shines a light on a remarkable collection of aircrafts, their home base in Salzburg’s Hangar-7 and Hangar-8, it tells their stories and lists all the facts and data. To invent an airplane is nothing. To build one is something. But to fly is everything.
Record breaking paper airplanes for the world champions of tomorrow 'The goal
is to fly, not to land!'§This book takes the reader right to the core of this
fascinating sport. In it he meets the champions of the Red Bull Paper Wings
Finals and can share their passion. Anyone who is interested in paper airplane
sports will find everything they need.§The Paper Airplane Book sums up the
most important and interesting facts clearly, succinctly and to the point. 10
of the most important record breaking paper planes are presented to the
champions of tomorrow. (amongst record planes by John Collins, Ken Blackburn
and Takuo Today). Additionally all the relevant facts about pro paper
airplanes: the most suitable paper, the main folding techniques, the physical
laws one needs to know, the techniques for the perfect thrust and the
importance of the prevailing climatic conditions for the flight, also crucial
tips for ideal training.§§Special paper§The book provides building
instructions for the models presented, together with paper enclosed for
folding. The paper provided is also the paper of the future unofficial
championships. The reader gets a feel for the material recommended, can
immediately get down to folding and is provided with spare sheets for failed
attempts.§§The authors are pros§We let the top experts have their say: Among
others, physicists Martin Apolin and Martin Gruber, illustrates the laws of
physics, which must be understood in order to become a champion and explains
the best ways to train. Fitness pros Kerrie Gregson offers valuable tips to
increase your performance.§With this book the reader has all the crucial facts
he needs in hand, - for both beginners and advanced. Absolutely ideal for
active and passive persons, the perfect book for father, for son, indeed for
the whole family.§§Plus facts regarding the Red Bull Paper Wings§About the
idea, The Disciplines. (Longest Distance, Longest Airtime and Aerobatics),
Participants' stats (numbers, origin, performances). Specials. Highlights.
Anecdotes. Original quotes. In short: Other competitions (World Record TU
Braunschweig biggest paper airplane: 18.21m wingspan).
In this book, multiple-award-winning author Tobias Friedrich discusses the rules and requirements for impressive underwater photography, from the equipment to the final image processing. Detailed "how-to" explanations describe the processes for capturing breathtaking images from the most beautiful diving areas on Earth, including the Arctic.
