By Simon Lemmerer | VIENTO Publishing

The Art of Gliding

The »new« classic in gliding

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by Bert Schmelzer | VIENTO PUBLISHING

Next Year of Gliding

Generously revised edition, bilingual

high quality production | DE and EN

Framing the Sky

The photographic work of Tobias Barth

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As experienced pilots, we bring a unique perspective to the world of aviation literature. Our goal is not only to share information and specialized knowledge, but also to convey the beauty of flying through carefully designed books and high-quality flight charts for paragliders, hang gliders and gliders.
The founding of VIENTO is a clear commitment to promoting aviation and enriching the aviation community with products that touch the heart and stimulate the mind. We are constantly expanding our range - stay tuned!

From the people
From the people
"I received The Art of Gliding in the mail and was impressed by the quality and detail of the images. The bilingual texts and the glider pilots' reports made it difficult to put the book down. A must-read and definitely 5 stars. The best book on gliding in a long time."
— Gordon Boettger
Gordon with his personal edition …
From the people
»The Art of Gliding is the next best thing to flying yourself. The combination of exciting flight reports, countless breathtaking pictures and even fold-out foehn maps makes this one of the best gliding books I have read so far!«
— Yves Gerster
From the people
»The book »The Art of Gliding« by Simon Lemmerer sets new quality standards among illustrated books. The captivating reports, fold-out detailed maps and bilingual descriptions of the images captivate the reader. A must for all aviation enthusiasts and those who want to become one!«
— Tobias Barth

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