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PPG Tasks: TASK 1 brief TASK 1·
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This task is as
task C1 in the PPG local regulations ·
Unlimited fuel ·
Briefing: 08:00 12 May 2001 ·
Takeoff
starts: 09:00, 12 May 2001 · Takeoff order: Pilot number PRECISION TAKE-OFF AND LANDINGObjectiveTo make a clean take off at the
first attempt in the deck, and subsequently land as near as possible to a
point. DescriptionThe pilot is permitted four
takeoff attempts, climbs to 500ft overhead the target, cuts the engine before
passing through a gate and tries to make a first touch as near as possible to
the centre of a target consisting of a series of concentric circles. Special rules, takeoffTakeoff order will be in order of
pilot number. Only 6 pilots are allowed
on the deck at any one time. As soon as
there is a vacant space on the deck the next pilot in order should enter the
deck and prepare to take off. Pilots
should NOT start to take off until they are sure a marshal is watching and
knows who they are. Penalty for
“delaying” takeoff (more than 20 min on the deck or highest pilot number on
deck is more than pilot number + 7) 20%
takeoff score. The pilot scores 250 points for a
clean take off at the first attempt, 170 for the second, 90 for the third, zero
for the fourth. Special rules, circuitThe circuit to be flown will be
detailed at briefing. Engine off
overhead the target whilst flying into wind.
1 Minute MINIMUM engine off time before landing. (Penalty 20% landing score). Special rules, LandingThe first touch of the ground or the football by the
pilot’s foot is the point from which the pilot’s score will be derived. A first touch on the line scores the higher
score. Contestants will be awarded a
zero task score for: ·
The pilot or any part of
the aircraft touching the ground outside the deck while undertaking the task. Contestants
will be awarded a zero landing score
for: ·
Engine not stopped
before the gate. ·
Gate not passed
correctly. ·
Falling over as a result
of the landing. ScoringPilot score =
(Bto + Bld) Where: Bto = Takeoff points, Bld =
Landing points |