Cross-country soaring techniques as presented by Ulli Werneburg. (0.6MB)
Preparing yourself for your first cross-country flights. Includes lots of information on thermaling, speed to fly, final glides, and a pre-launch checklist.
Off-field Landings as presented by Ulli Werneburg (2.2MB)
A comprehensive overview on the inevitable! Don't leave home without reviewing this material.
Soaring Philosophy 101
Steve Hill's great paper on mental preparation for cross country soaring.
Cross-country soaring by Kai Gertsen. (2.2MB)
Revised in 2005, this article gives a useful introduction to the aspiring cross-country soaring pilot and some helpful tips for competitive soaring.
Cross-country training / mentoring program.
The Williams Soaring Center of California has written a guide (May, 2005) identifying many useful goals and procols for new cross-country pilots and their mentors. The aims are to build confidence, ensure safety and maximize the potential of the expeditions through thorough preparation and good communication. This is a very good read for pilots teaming-up for cross-country training. Also available in pdf format.