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Competition Flight

Master the art of gliding competition with insights on launching, gliding strategies, and finishing strong. Learn key tips and techniques to navigate challenges and excel in competitions. Stay safe, aware, and competitive in the skies.

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Competition Flight

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  1. Competition Flight Launch Start Final Glide Finish

  2. Launch • Release when in good air • Take any climb to a safe height • Change frequency when required • Commit to a safe circuit if required • Radio intentions • No Rush • Be Relaxed

  3. Start • Always start high • Sample start points/ cloud streets • Check for shear wave • Wait for street/ cycle ahead of start point • Wait/ Watch for others • Don’t leave start too late • risk of failure vs slightly off-peak conditions • Discussion • Choice of start point • Start time

  4. Final Glide • Risk/ Benefit • Strategy during briefing • Wind • Cloud base • AGL margin • Speed to fly • current thermal strength • Conditions ahead • Know the paddocks near the airfield

  5. Final Glide (2) – simple theory • Speed to fly vs last thermal strength • Add at least 200ft for push over at top • Stay in good air • Monitor glide vs distance to go • Adjust speed to maintain glide • Change radio to finish channel early

  6. Time of day Conditions ahead Current climb rate Wind gradient Day history Sink Streeting Start aggressive Start conservative Take pulls ups Final Glide - strategy Factors Do You ?

  7. Finishing • Have a plan & an option at 10km call • No sudden changes/ manoeuvres • If marginal call possible straight in and plan • Have energy • Lookout • Assess traffic/ runway conditions • Keep to standard circuit procedure • Clear the runway immediately

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