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Over 386 pages of coffee table book: “Next Year of Gliding” – by gliding world champion and creative free spirit in gliding Bert Schmelzer!
“Next Year of Gliding” invites you to open a new chapter in the fascinating world of gliding. It takes readers on a visual and inspiring journey to some of the most spectacular places and enriches long reading evenings with constantly changing worlds of experience. Bert shares his latest adventures and insights from over two decades of experience, from the green flatlands of Lithuania to the Sahara desert near Morocco. The book serves as a source of inspiration, presented in a collage of impressive landscapes, weather phenomena, flying experiences and personal encounters. "Next Year of Gliding" is an invitation to explore the unused thermals of our earth and serves as a tribute to the undiscovered paradises of gliding. An indispensable part of every gliding library.
What makes this book unique?
The new, bilingual edition offers, for the first time, a complete German translation alongside the original text in English. Bert has rewritten large parts of "One Year of Gliding" and added gripping stories, such as his winning of the world championship title in the thrilling final against Sebastian Kawa, the presentation of the new Ventus 3 with electric motor, the spectacular 100 km FAI triangle world record and the exclusive flying experience in Tswalu, South Africa. This fascinating work is presented in the elegant VIENTO design - a must-have for everyone who loves gliding!
Sustainable 100% Austrian production: paper, printing and further processing in local companies!
- Hardcover with print finishing
- approx. 386 book pages
- 2.2 kg weight
- German & English | bilingual
- 235 x 320 mm
The legendary 2026 Gliding Calendar by Tobias Barth is the perfect free add-on to the book. It features 12 impressive shots of silent flight – from the Western Alps to the plains of northern Germany. Each motif comes in a large-format poster layout (664 × 483 mm) and includes fascinating background stories in German and English. Thanks to the perforation, the images can easily be used as high-quality posters. New in 2026: a practical annual planner for all your appointments.
Bert Schmelzer's »Next Year of Gliding«: I am sure that I will pick up this book – like other classics of gliding literature – many times in the future, in order to discover something new in this great work in a quiet moment and perhaps learn something from an unusually talented pilot.
Material and production 100% Austria
The paper was manufactured in Austria, the printing was done by a renowned Austrian printing company, and the bookbinding took place in Vienna – 100% domestic production with short distances, in the spirit of sustainability!
No cheap production from the Far East with questionable conditions and long transport routes. Instead, we rely on regional quality and the utmost care so that you hold a product in your hands that not only inspires, but also gives you a clear conscience.
Bert Schmelzer
Bert, who grew up in a family of glider pilots, discovered his passion for flying and the adventure of the sport at an early age. With a gold medal at the 2014 World Championships, he underlines his motto: "never stop exploring."
I am delighted that we are able to revise and expand this unique book by Bert. I saw the first edition of the book and it immediately became my first coffee table book ever. Overall, I got to know the "Schmelzer family" as "extremely passionate about aviation with a heart".
