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Premium member Presentation Transcript Why We Soar : Why We Soar The Layer-Cake of Soaring Skill : The Layer-Cake of Soaring Skill How to Prep Your Aircraft : How to Prep Your Aircraft KISS: Keep it Simple, Stupid! Required Dust-Up Equipment: Sectional, Parachute, Data-Logger (more on these later) Required Equipment in a sanctioned Regional: ELT/SPOT, Competition ID on the Aircraft Make sure the aircraft is safe, comfortable, & has had an annual inspection Have a relief system that works and a good land-out kit Have a good audio vario & a good computer. Almost everything else is optional! Know the equipment you have Ensure that your trailer is in good working condition (lights, brakes, tires, etc). Ensure the glider is secure while driving! Make sure the aircraft & trailer are registered & legal How to Prep Yourself : How to Prep Yourself Fly! Don’t monkey with the ship; fly! Read the Rules (yeah, I know you don’t want to – but do it!) Learn your Equipment Get charts, waypoint data files ahead of time! Did I mention… Fly? Fly with your logger before the contest. Learn how to pull IGC files out! Gather spare batteries, chargers, etc and don’t forget to pack them all. Fly more! You need to be as comfortable as possible; tasks, gaggles, & weak thermals will be distractions. Some things to bring : Some things to bring NOTE: This is not a complete list Camelbak or Water-delivery device for in-flight hydration. THIS IS A MUST! Sunscreen, hats (multiple), sunglasses (multiple) Charts – preferably marked with turnpoints (helps you learn the terrain ahead of time) Spare glider battery Logger & PDA/flight-computer. All software necessary to generate IGC files from your logger! Chargers for your glider battery & all other electronics Grease and basic tools (to open access panels or otherwise check minor glider issues) Road map(s) to leave in your car (in case of land-out). 2011 Sports Class Rules Review : 2011 Sports Class Rules Review NOTE: These are not complete rules! See http://www.ssa.org The Ephrata Dust-Up is patterned after a Sports Class Regional contest, so we will review a few of those rules here. 2011 Sports Class Rules Review : 2011 Sports Class Rules Review NOTE: These are not complete rules! See http://www.ssa.org Bottom-Line: For 5.5.1 you must have competed in the last 3 years OR earned your FAI Silver Badge OR gotten at least a 100km scored distance on the OLC. 2011 Sports Class Rules Review : 2011 Sports Class Rules Review NOTE: These are not complete rules! See http://www.ssa.org Bottom-Line: For 5.5.3 you must be legal to fly gliders, can’t be a student-pilot, have good insurance, get written permission from the owner to fly the plane in the contest, fill out the paperwork, and pay the fees in full. 2011 Sports Class Rules Review : 2011 Sports Class Rules Review NOTE: These are not complete rules! See http://www.ssa.org Bottom-Line: Don’t fly into closed airspace (Class A, B, C, TFR, Restricted, Prohibited, etc). Pay attention to possible NOTAMs and TFRs every day! 2011 Sports Class Rules Review : 2011 Sports Class Rules Review NOTE: These are not complete rules! See http://www.ssa.org Bottom-Line: Read these rules carefully yourself (there are many more than what is shown here), and commit to flying safely! Contests are perfectly safe if the pilots exercise good judgment, follow the rules, and don’t take stupid risks. 2011 Sports Class Rules Review : 2011 Sports Class Rules Review NOTE: These are not complete rules! See http://www.ssa.org 2011 Sports Class Rules Review : 2011 Sports Class Rules Review NOTE: These are not complete rules! See http://www.ssa.org 2011 Sports Class Data Loggers : 2011 Sports Class Data Loggers NOTE: These are not complete rules! See http://www.ssa.org You must have all necessary software & cables to create IGC files, and deliver IGC files to the Scorer. How Scoring Works : How Scoring Works Its all about speed! Higher speed = more points. To maximize speed, you must increase distance and not finish below minimum time. Distance is not how far the glider travels, but the distance between each turnpoint Interesting trade-off: Fly the glider faster to cover more distance, at the expense of altitude? Or fly slower and conserve altitude (fewer stops for lift)? Types of Contest Tasks : Types of Contest Tasks AT – Not used in Sports Class MAT – Modified Assigned Task Types of Contest Tasks : Types of Contest Tasks AT – Not used in Sports Class MAT – Modified Assigned Task TAT – Turn Area Task Types of Contest Tasks - TAT : Types of Contest Tasks - TAT TAT = Flexibility, for both pilot and contest staff Nom Distance: 225 mi Min Distance: 115 mi Max Distance: 356 mi Min Time: 2hrs 45min A Contest Day : A Contest Day Figure out your schedule the night before. Set your alarm! Wake up happy, we get to go flying today! Breakfast – its not just a meal, its safety! Examine self, gear, and weather. Do critical-assembly-check & get signature. Keep an eye on the clock. Get to the pilot’s meeting on-time! When the meeting is over, check your watch. Plan to be gridded and ready 5-10 minutes before grid-time! Make sure you have lunch, pilot supplies (water!), gear, task(s) set in PDA/computer. Push glider out to grid – watch for traffic! Get everything ready for launch as soon as you grid. Double-check pitot/static, tail-dolly, etc. Plan to be in your glider, buckled, done with preflight checklist (calmly) before several pilots in front of you launch! A Contest Day : A Contest Day Pilot’s Briefing A Contest Day : A Contest Day Grid A Contest Day : A Contest Day Grid A Contest Day : A Contest Day Grid After a Contest Flight : After a Contest Flight Don’t relax – get clear of runways & taxiways! Then exhilaration & relaxation – you made it! Secure the aircraft so no accidents happen. Get IGC file to scorer. You have less than 1 hr! Cold beverages, swap stories with fellow pilots, compare notes Chat with crew, find out what their day was like Check out scores, try to figure out what went right or wrong Put the aircraft “to bed” then Pilot to bed! After a Contest Day : After a Contest Day After a Contest Day : After a Contest Day You do not have the permission to view this presentation. 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Getting Started with Soaring Contests noel_wade Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 75 Category: Education License: Some Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: April 11, 2011 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description This presentation was created to assist glider pilots who are interested in entering their first contest. It was designed with the 2011 Ephrata Dust-Up in mind. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Why We Soar : Why We Soar The Layer-Cake of Soaring Skill : The Layer-Cake of Soaring Skill How to Prep Your Aircraft : How to Prep Your Aircraft KISS: Keep it Simple, Stupid! Required Dust-Up Equipment: Sectional, Parachute, Data-Logger (more on these later) Required Equipment in a sanctioned Regional: ELT/SPOT, Competition ID on the Aircraft Make sure the aircraft is safe, comfortable, & has had an annual inspection Have a relief system that works and a good land-out kit Have a good audio vario & a good computer. Almost everything else is optional! Know the equipment you have Ensure that your trailer is in good working condition (lights, brakes, tires, etc). Ensure the glider is secure while driving! Make sure the aircraft & trailer are registered & legal How to Prep Yourself : How to Prep Yourself Fly! Don’t monkey with the ship; fly! Read the Rules (yeah, I know you don’t want to – but do it!) Learn your Equipment Get charts, waypoint data files ahead of time! Did I mention… Fly? Fly with your logger before the contest. Learn how to pull IGC files out! Gather spare batteries, chargers, etc and don’t forget to pack them all. Fly more! You need to be as comfortable as possible; tasks, gaggles, & weak thermals will be distractions. Some things to bring : Some things to bring NOTE: This is not a complete list Camelbak or Water-delivery device for in-flight hydration. THIS IS A MUST! Sunscreen, hats (multiple), sunglasses (multiple) Charts – preferably marked with turnpoints (helps you learn the terrain ahead of time) Spare glider battery Logger & PDA/flight-computer. All software necessary to generate IGC files from your logger! Chargers for your glider battery & all other electronics Grease and basic tools (to open access panels or otherwise check minor glider issues) Road map(s) to leave in your car (in case of land-out). 2011 Sports Class Rules Review : 2011 Sports Class Rules Review NOTE: These are not complete rules! See http://www.ssa.org The Ephrata Dust-Up is patterned after a Sports Class Regional contest, so we will review a few of those rules here. 2011 Sports Class Rules Review : 2011 Sports Class Rules Review NOTE: These are not complete rules! See http://www.ssa.org Bottom-Line: For 5.5.1 you must have competed in the last 3 years OR earned your FAI Silver Badge OR gotten at least a 100km scored distance on the OLC. 2011 Sports Class Rules Review : 2011 Sports Class Rules Review NOTE: These are not complete rules! See http://www.ssa.org Bottom-Line: For 5.5.3 you must be legal to fly gliders, can’t be a student-pilot, have good insurance, get written permission from the owner to fly the plane in the contest, fill out the paperwork, and pay the fees in full. 2011 Sports Class Rules Review : 2011 Sports Class Rules Review NOTE: These are not complete rules! See http://www.ssa.org Bottom-Line: Don’t fly into closed airspace (Class A, B, C, TFR, Restricted, Prohibited, etc). Pay attention to possible NOTAMs and TFRs every day! 2011 Sports Class Rules Review : 2011 Sports Class Rules Review NOTE: These are not complete rules! See http://www.ssa.org Bottom-Line: Read these rules carefully yourself (there are many more than what is shown here), and commit to flying safely! Contests are perfectly safe if the pilots exercise good judgment, follow the rules, and don’t take stupid risks. 2011 Sports Class Rules Review : 2011 Sports Class Rules Review NOTE: These are not complete rules! See http://www.ssa.org 2011 Sports Class Rules Review : 2011 Sports Class Rules Review NOTE: These are not complete rules! See http://www.ssa.org 2011 Sports Class Data Loggers : 2011 Sports Class Data Loggers NOTE: These are not complete rules! See http://www.ssa.org You must have all necessary software & cables to create IGC files, and deliver IGC files to the Scorer. How Scoring Works : How Scoring Works Its all about speed! Higher speed = more points. To maximize speed, you must increase distance and not finish below minimum time. Distance is not how far the glider travels, but the distance between each turnpoint Interesting trade-off: Fly the glider faster to cover more distance, at the expense of altitude? Or fly slower and conserve altitude (fewer stops for lift)? Types of Contest Tasks : Types of Contest Tasks AT – Not used in Sports Class MAT – Modified Assigned Task Types of Contest Tasks : Types of Contest Tasks AT – Not used in Sports Class MAT – Modified Assigned Task TAT – Turn Area Task Types of Contest Tasks - TAT : Types of Contest Tasks - TAT TAT = Flexibility, for both pilot and contest staff Nom Distance: 225 mi Min Distance: 115 mi Max Distance: 356 mi Min Time: 2hrs 45min A Contest Day : A Contest Day Figure out your schedule the night before. Set your alarm! Wake up happy, we get to go flying today! Breakfast – its not just a meal, its safety! Examine self, gear, and weather. Do critical-assembly-check & get signature. Keep an eye on the clock. Get to the pilot’s meeting on-time! When the meeting is over, check your watch. Plan to be gridded and ready 5-10 minutes before grid-time! Make sure you have lunch, pilot supplies (water!), gear, task(s) set in PDA/computer. Push glider out to grid – watch for traffic! Get everything ready for launch as soon as you grid. Double-check pitot/static, tail-dolly, etc. Plan to be in your glider, buckled, done with preflight checklist (calmly) before several pilots in front of you launch! A Contest Day : A Contest Day Pilot’s Briefing A Contest Day : A Contest Day Grid A Contest Day : A Contest Day Grid A Contest Day : A Contest Day Grid After a Contest Flight : After a Contest Flight Don’t relax – get clear of runways & taxiways! Then exhilaration & relaxation – you made it! Secure the aircraft so no accidents happen. Get IGC file to scorer. You have less than 1 hr! Cold beverages, swap stories with fellow pilots, compare notes Chat with crew, find out what their day was like Check out scores, try to figure out what went right or wrong Put the aircraft “to bed” then Pilot to bed! After a Contest Day : After a Contest Day After a Contest Day : After a Contest Day