Lessons Learned by Tim ONeill
http://blog.rodbailey.com/uploads/TimONeill-comp_lessons_learned.pdf
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read article ....Getting Up to Speed :: Jay Rebbeck
Getting Up to Speed
by Jay Rebbeck
Racing pilots love flying fast. When you're in a contest there's nothing better than cruising past a competitor as if they're standing still. Sadly, the secret to beating that glider home is very rarely as simple as flying faster. There is a science underlying your optimal speed to fly.
Imagine this scenario. You've...
by Jay Rebbeck
Racing pilots love flying fast. When you're in a contest there's nothing better than cruising past a competitor as if they're standing still. Sadly, the secret to beating that glider home is very rarely as simple as flying faster. There is a science underlying your optimal speed to fly.
Imagine this scenario. You've...
Searching the Sky :: Jay Rebbeck
Searching the Sky
by Jay Rebbeck
TO FIND BEST LIFT, we need to somehow judjeRacing pilots love flying fast. When you're in a contest there's nothing better than cruising past a competitor as if they're standing still. Sadly, the secret to beating that glider home is very rarely as simple as flying faster. There is a science underlying your optimal speed to fly.
...
by Jay Rebbeck
TO FIND BEST LIFT, we need to somehow judjeRacing pilots love flying fast. When you're in a contest there's nothing better than cruising past a competitor as if they're standing still. Sadly, the secret to beating that glider home is very rarely as simple as flying faster. There is a science underlying your optimal speed to fly.
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Guidelines for intending competition pilots :: Jenny Ganderton
Guidelines for intending competition pilots
by Jenny Ganderton (updated by Mike Zupanc), Western Soarers HG Club
EQUIPMENT
During a competition, you need to be able to concentrate on flying the task and making decisions; where you will find that next thermal etc. The last thing you want is hassles with your equipment, so get used to carrying it and using...
by Jenny Ganderton (updated by Mike Zupanc), Western Soarers HG Club
EQUIPMENT
During a competition, you need to be able to concentrate on flying the task and making decisions; where you will find that next thermal etc. The last thing you want is hassles with your equipment, so get used to carrying it and using...
Tips & Tricks for Your First Competition :: Bomber
Tips & Tricks for Your First Competition
by Bomber, Western Soarers HG Club
Introduction
This article provides over thirty tips and tricks that low airtime pilots can use in competition flying. I have written this article with practical implementation in mind rather than from a theoretical perspective. Most of the area's covered can be used in both...
by Bomber, Western Soarers HG Club
Introduction
This article provides over thirty tips and tricks that low airtime pilots can use in competition flying. I have written this article with practical implementation in mind rather than from a theoretical perspective. Most of the area's covered can be used in both...
Flying at Speed :: Kelly Farina
Flying at Speed
by Kelly Farina ( http://www.austrianarena.com )
Over the years I’ve been experimenting flying accelerated for long periods of time between climbs, whether it’s thermic or rough. Obviously if I feel I’m in danger of losing the front edge I’ll step off the gas, stabilize...
by Kelly Farina ( http://www.austrianarena.com )
Over the years I’ve been experimenting flying accelerated for long periods of time between climbs, whether it’s thermic or rough. Obviously if I feel I’m in danger of losing the front edge I’ll step off the gas, stabilize...
When to leave a thermal? :: Kelly Farina
When to leave a thermal?
by Kelly Farina ( http://www.austrianarena.com )
Recently was discussing some interesting techniques with Adrian Thomas(long time British Team member), mostly about when does it become necessary to push on to the next thermal if you want to fly fast. It opened my eyes to what...
by Kelly Farina ( http://www.austrianarena.com )
Recently was discussing some interesting techniques with Adrian Thomas(long time British Team member), mostly about when does it become necessary to push on to the next thermal if you want to fly fast. It opened my eyes to what...
Common Beginner Mistakes in Competition :: Josh Cohn
Common Beginner Mistakes in Competition
Josh Cohn 2000/12/19.
While this laundry list of pitfalls is aimed at competitors, many will also apply to cross country flying. If you are really creative, you may even figure out how to apply some to setting the clock on your VCR. In an attempt at organization, the mistakes are grouped under judgment, flying skills, and mindset.
Josh Cohn 2000/12/19.
While this laundry list of pitfalls is aimed at competitors, many will also apply to cross country flying. If you are really creative, you may even figure out how to apply some to setting the clock on your VCR. In an attempt at organization, the mistakes are grouped under judgment, flying skills, and mindset.
Winning Edge! :: Greg Hamerton
Winning Edge!
How to deal pump up your competition performance
by Greg Hamerton ( http://eternitypress.co.za/freshair )
THE WINDOW IS OPEN! hails a marshal from down below, and suddenly the slope explodes into action around you. Your mind fills with a chaos of coloured...
How to deal pump up your competition performance
by Greg Hamerton ( http://eternitypress.co.za/freshair )
THE WINDOW IS OPEN! hails a marshal from down below, and suddenly the slope explodes into action around you. Your mind fills with a chaos of coloured...
