1. The Navigation phase - 75% of points
2. The Spot-landing phase - 25% of points
The crew with the maximum number of points (or to be accurate, the minimum number of "penalty points") will be deemed the winners. Please read the section "Mechanics and Tips for Navigation phase" in conjunction with these rules.
Below are the rules for the event:
1. Participants will be crews of two persons.
2. Participating pilots and aircraft must fly with all valid paperwork inside the aircraft (valid medical certificate, C of A, C of R, 5 year permit, radio licenses, PPL or Ultralight Pilot's License, third party insurance.
3. Participating aircraft must be fitted with a transponder and a radio.
4. All competing aircraft will complete the Spot-landing phase immediately after crossing the Final Waypoint in the Navigation phase (this will be EFC's overhead). No landings will be permitted at any point on the course without incurring disqualification.
5. Upon crossing the Final Waypoint in the Navigation phase, aircraft will contact EFC Air Traffic and will request "HS-XYZ request joining instruction for spot landing".
6. For the spot landing, all aircraft will follow instructions from EFC Air Traffic and will carry out their spot landing as follows:
a) After requesting joining instructions for the spot landing, aircraft will be instructed to join downwind for either runway 19 or 01. At EFC we fly left-hand for 19 and right-hand for 01, this is to avoid masts and other obstructions (see "EFC Airfield and Pilot information" below).
b) All aircraft will fly their own circuit (in terms of height, distance from runway, etc.) and will make a normal powered approach to the white line (painted across the runway).
c) The "spot" will be measured from where the main wheels touch - if the aircraft bounces, the "spot" will be measured at the second (or final) touchdown point.
d) Penalty points will be deducted for every foot that the "spot" overshoots the line and, more points will be deducted for undershoots. There will be a maximum for the number of penalty points given in the spot landing phase.
e) After landing, aircraft will be marshaled to the parking area without delay to avoid other incoming aircraft.
f) Precise details of the Spot-landing mechanics will be given in the briefing on the day.
7. The Precision Flying Event is only open to fixed-wing (including flex-wing) aircraft. No helicopters, hot air balloons (!) or autogyros may participate.
8. During the Navigation phase, aircraft will be launched in the order of fastest first, slowest last. "Fastest" will be determined by the "nominated" ground-speeds for this phase (see section above regarding "Mechanics and tips for the Navigation phase"). This is intended to reduce the risk of air-traffic congestion over the navigation course.
9. Aircraft will be required to depart EFC at allotted time-slots which will be between 5 and 10 minutes apart. It is imperative that all aircraft adhere to their slot. In the event an aircraft misses its slot (due to valid reasons such as mechanical problems), it may be permitted to depart in a later slot at the discretion of the umpires. A ground-marshal will remind you to start your engine and line-up on the runway.
10. Upon departing EFC, all aircraft will proceed to the "Waypoint 1". Your time starts at your allotted take off time so, don't be late or, early!
11. The highest ground on the Navigation phase is below 650 feet AMSL.
12. No aircraft may initiate a "search" for a Waypoint that involves orbiting or backtracking - remember: the next aircraft will be a few minutes behind you. You are to fly to the Waypoint and read/note the ground symbol - if you miss it you must proceed directly to the next Waypoint.
13. Aircraft will need to directly overfly each Waypoint or risk penalty points, for 2 reasons: firstly they will need to read and note the ground signal at each Waypoint. Secondly, points will be deducted for aircraft that are trying to make-up-time by turning towards their next Waypoint early or, late!
14. Crews may use GPS, VOR/DME, TACAN, ADF, air/ground maps and any other navigation aids they may find useful. Crews may not use "autopilots" if they have them fitted.
15. No member of any crew may participate in either the Navigation phase or the Spot-landing phase more than once.
16. If time permits, a fresh crew will be permitted to participate in an aircraft that has already participated.
17. No aircraft may knowingly pass any other competing aircraft.
2. The Spot-landing phase - 25% of points
The crew with the maximum number of points (or to be accurate, the minimum number of "penalty points") will be deemed the winners. Please read the section "Mechanics and Tips for Navigation phase" in conjunction with these rules.
Below are the rules for the event:
1. Participants will be crews of two persons.
2. Participating pilots and aircraft must fly with all valid paperwork inside the aircraft (valid medical certificate, C of A, C of R, 5 year permit, radio licenses, PPL or Ultralight Pilot's License, third party insurance.
3. Participating aircraft must be fitted with a transponder and a radio.
4. All competing aircraft will complete the Spot-landing phase immediately after crossing the Final Waypoint in the Navigation phase (this will be EFC's overhead). No landings will be permitted at any point on the course without incurring disqualification.
5. Upon crossing the Final Waypoint in the Navigation phase, aircraft will contact EFC Air Traffic and will request "HS-XYZ request joining instruction for spot landing".
6. For the spot landing, all aircraft will follow instructions from EFC Air Traffic and will carry out their spot landing as follows:
a) After requesting joining instructions for the spot landing, aircraft will be instructed to join downwind for either runway 19 or 01. At EFC we fly left-hand for 19 and right-hand for 01, this is to avoid masts and other obstructions (see "EFC Airfield and Pilot information" below).
b) All aircraft will fly their own circuit (in terms of height, distance from runway, etc.) and will make a normal powered approach to the white line (painted across the runway).
c) The "spot" will be measured from where the main wheels touch - if the aircraft bounces, the "spot" will be measured at the second (or final) touchdown point.
d) Penalty points will be deducted for every foot that the "spot" overshoots the line and, more points will be deducted for undershoots. There will be a maximum for the number of penalty points given in the spot landing phase.
f) Precise details of the Spot-landing mechanics will be given in the briefing on the day.
7. The Precision Flying Event is only open to fixed-wing (including flex-wing) aircraft. No helicopters, hot air balloons (!) or autogyros may participate.
8. During the Navigation phase, aircraft will be launched in the order of fastest first, slowest last. "Fastest" will be determined by the "nominated" ground-speeds for this phase (see section above regarding "Mechanics and tips for the Navigation phase"). This is intended to reduce the risk of air-traffic congestion over the navigation course.
9. Aircraft will be required to depart EFC at allotted time-slots which will be between 5 and 10 minutes apart. It is imperative that all aircraft adhere to their slot. In the event an aircraft misses its slot (due to valid reasons such as mechanical problems), it may be permitted to depart in a later slot at the discretion of the umpires. A ground-marshal will remind you to start your engine and line-up on the runway.
10. Upon departing EFC, all aircraft will proceed to the "Waypoint 1". Your time starts at your allotted take off time so, don't be late or, early!
11. The highest ground on the Navigation phase is below 650 feet AMSL.
12. No aircraft may initiate a "search" for a Waypoint that involves orbiting or backtracking - remember: the next aircraft will be a few minutes behind you. You are to fly to the Waypoint and read/note the ground symbol - if you miss it you must proceed directly to the next Waypoint.
13. Aircraft will need to directly overfly each Waypoint or risk penalty points, for 2 reasons: firstly they will need to read and note the ground signal at each Waypoint. Secondly, points will be deducted for aircraft that are trying to make-up-time by turning towards their next Waypoint early or, late!
14. Crews may use GPS, VOR/DME, TACAN, ADF, air/ground maps and any other navigation aids they may find useful. Crews may not use "autopilots" if they have them fitted.
15. No member of any crew may participate in either the Navigation phase or the Spot-landing phase more than once.
16. If time permits, a fresh crew will be permitted to participate in an aircraft that has already participated.
17. No aircraft may knowingly pass any other competing aircraft.
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