These forces are more powerful than any private or commercial aircraft is designed to withstand. No pilot who flies in the lee of mountains can reasonably challenge a rotor, or ignore the effect of lee waves.
This is the fascinating account of the discovery and research into mountain lee waves and the rotors which so often accompany them. Said on reviewer, "This is a must read for every pilot."
Exploring the Monster is the story of the people and events, and the conclusions, of the Sierra Wave Project and the Jet Stream Project. Exploring the Monster is a fascinating and necessary read for everyone interested in aviation or anyone interested in learning more about a stunning-and common-force in nature.
Exploring the Monster - Mountain Lee Waves: The Aerial Elevator
Book Contents
Chapter Page
1 Nature of the Beast 1
2 The West Coast Wizard 13
3 Melting Pot 22
4 Bishop’s Visionary 30
5 Sierra Wave Project Glider 39
6 The Holiday Elevator 44
7 Birth of an Idea 61
8 The Sierra Wave Project 69
9 The Monster Bites 96
10 Into the Jet Stream 110
11 The Jet Stream Project 125
12 Aeolus Sends a Signal 135
13 Assessment 144
Epilogue 148
