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Setting a World Distance Record in Gliding
1:49:36 - 1:55:18 (05:41)
Glider pilot and adventurer, Jim Payne, discusses his latest goal of setting a world distance record in gliding of over 3,000 kilometers by using new technologies and techniques in his custom-built airplane.
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Glider flying, with the risk of having to walk back to civilization if you land, can be a stress relief for those with onset insomnia, as it requires focus and creates a meditative experience.
1:49:36 - 1:51:16 (01:39)
Glider Flying
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Glider flying, with the risk of having to walk back to civilization if you land, can be a stress relief for those with onset insomnia, as it requires focus and creates a meditative experience.
ChapterSetting a World Distance Record in Gliding
Episode#173: Lessons from Geniuses, Billionaires, and Tinkerers
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Glider pilots are attempting to set a new world distance record, which currently stands at over 3000 kilometers, and the only place left to break the previous record may be in the Andes.
1:51:16 - 1:55:18 (04:02)
Gliding
Summary
Glider pilots are attempting to set a new world distance record, which currently stands at over 3000 kilometers, and the only place left to break the previous record may be in the Andes. Advances in glider technology are helping pilots to navigate mountain waves and set new records.