So in real life, I went solo for the first time a few months ago - and a week or so back I started using Condor. And I decided to join AlpenPokal 2015, which makes 250-300km tasks in the alps.
This was a mistake - today was day 3, and I have yet to finish a task. Twice I ended up trapped in a dead-end valley and crashing. Clearly, I need to get to know the Alps a lot better before trying such big flights there.
Can anyone suggest a better alternative where I'll learn something instead of just failing to finish the task every time?
Appropriate level competition for newbie pilot?
Re: Appropriate level competition for newbie pilot?
I'd just take shorter tasks for the beginning, it doesn't really matter where (Alps or not). In Condor, the race can also be flown without actually knowing the area where the race takes place, that's where the PDU (map view) comes extremely handy. Sure, from time to time one gets stuck in a downwind area without a chance of getting out, but that's life.
Just pick a race starting soon, with a few people already connected, and have fun. If you crash, you can start the race many times over. Even if you fly on your own, without other participants - quite a few races are also defined on "Condor Club", uploading your results puts you on the score list, so that you can compare your skills with other people. It's not such a fun as flying with other people, but it's still nice.
Have fun!
Just pick a race starting soon, with a few people already connected, and have fun. If you crash, you can start the race many times over. Even if you fly on your own, without other participants - quite a few races are also defined on "Condor Club", uploading your results puts you on the score list, so that you can compare your skills with other people. It's not such a fun as flying with other people, but it's still nice.
Have fun!
Re: Appropriate level competition for newbie pilot?
Welcome to Fast and Furious 20.30 racing. It is just what you are looking for
http://forum.soaringsim.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16805
http://forum.soaringsim.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16805
Re: Appropriate level competition for newbie pilot?
Hi, I'm a newbie too. I'd like to fly with another newbie. I like to fly in western Canadian scenery but I'll get any scenery you like to fly in too.
I'm joining a glider club this spring and I'm having fun with this sim.
I live in Banff, Alberta, Canada
Chris
I'm joining a glider club this spring and I'm having fun with this sim.
I live in Banff, Alberta, Canada
Chris