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