Competition Flight  Launch  Start  Final Glide  Finish

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

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

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

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

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

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