The famous glider pilot Jochen von Kalckreuth describes his silent flights over the Alps, his solitary hours between firn and endless horizons, and shares his philosophical reflections from a bird's-eye view with the reader. In a captivating blend of personal experience, storytelling, and sporting facts, he documents his flying journey from his first training flight to the longest thermal flight in the world, which made him one of the most renowned alpine glider pilots. Kalckreuth offers a fascinating insight into the art of silent flying.