Hi
I am failing at competitions and landing out.
Is there anyway of tracking/viewing an experienced pilot in action?
Thankyou
Need lessons
Need lessons
Romsey
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MrHerisson
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Re: Need lessons
Hi mate
a common mistake newbies do is to fly too fast and let themselves go too low.
my tip: stay high...slope wind and therms get better as you get higher.
if you're in flatlands,use the 1/3 rule (eg if a therm brings you to 2100m above ground, when you lost 1/3 of your alt, (2100-700=1400m) you should be more concerned about finding lift than moving forward).
if you're in mountains, planning the (right) route is of utmost importance...it is much more profitable to fly slow above the mountains than speeding and getting stuck behind a huge wall of rocks and trees.
Do not try to be fast, make sure you finish the task...that is a victory in itself
Have a good day
a common mistake newbies do is to fly too fast and let themselves go too low.
my tip: stay high...slope wind and therms get better as you get higher.
if you're in flatlands,use the 1/3 rule (eg if a therm brings you to 2100m above ground, when you lost 1/3 of your alt, (2100-700=1400m) you should be more concerned about finding lift than moving forward).
if you're in mountains, planning the (right) route is of utmost importance...it is much more profitable to fly slow above the mountains than speeding and getting stuck behind a huge wall of rocks and trees.
Do not try to be fast, make sure you finish the task...that is a victory in itself
Have a good day
