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24 - FUEL MANAGEMENT AND SCORING IN ECONOMY TASKS

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S10 Annex 3
3.2.3 FUEL MEASUREMENT {color:ed}IN TASKS {color:#ff0000}WITH A FIXED FUEL QUANTITY{color}

Fuel will be measured by weight or volume but will be consistent for any given refueling session. Refueling will be in the order and in accordance with the instructions given at briefing. Failure of the aircraft to be present on time may result in penalty for the pilot.
Competitors must be able to demonstrate that their entire fuel system is empty.

{color:ed}3.2.4 {color:#ff0000}3.2.4 FUEL MEASUREMENT IN TASKS BASED ON WEIGHT OF FUEL USED FOR THE TASK{color}

{color:ed}This {color:#ff0000}This is an alternative method of flying and scoring fuel economy tasks by:{color}

{color:ed}\- {color:#ff0000}\- weighing pilots and machines (not the wing) before and after the flight to measure the amount of fuel used in the task.{color}

{color:ed}\- {color:#ff0000}\- allowing pilots to carry as much fuel as they want, to ensure full task participation safely.{color}

{color:ed}\- {color:#ff0000}\- implementing of "Bodyweight Index (BWI)“ to level the playing field between light and heavy pilots and machines by scoring{color} {color:ed}pilots' performance in proportion to their bodyweight.{color}

{color:ed}For {color:#ff0000}For the purpose of scoring: One liter of fuel = 0.74kg = 740 grams{color}

{color:ed}3.2.4.1 {color:#ff0000}3.2.4.1 WEIGHING OF PILOTS AND MACHINES BEFORE LAUNCH.{color}

{color:ed}The {color:#ff0000}The weighing scale(s) must be capable of an accuracy of \+/-20g, and must be located next to the launch deck. Several weighing scales should be prepared in case heavy classes are involved (for example 3 scales for PL2).{color}
{color:ed}The {color:#ff0000}The pilots should only get weighed when they are intending to launch.{color}
{color:ed}The {color:#ff0000}The combined pilot(s) + paramotor + all supplementary items is weighed, with the exception of the wing.{color}
{color:ed}The {color:#ff0000}The wing must be detached from the carabiners and paramotor unit, and can be already prepared in the launch deck. Wing bags, if used, must either be carried by pilots when weighed or not be taken on the flight.{color}

{color:ed}In {color:#ff0000}In PF classes pilots should carry the paramotor on his/her back, as well as all equipment and accessories when stepping up onto the scale.{color}

{color:ed}In {color:#ff0000}In PL classes pilot(s) and equipment can be weighed separately and the result summarized.{color}

{color:ed}If {color:#ff0000}If the pilot is moving too much on the scale, the readout will fluctuate and the highest value will be recorded.{color}

{color:ed}The {color:#ff0000}The pilots should then proceed to their wing with a view to launch as soon as possible.{color}

{color:ed}Marshals {color:#ff0000}Marshals should ensure that pilots spend as little time as possible between the weighing and launching, and may demand for a pilot to be re-weighed if necessary. Any pilot (or equipment) leaving the deck must be re-weighed before re-entering. Possible penalties will be briefed.{color}

{color:ed}Marshals {color:#ff0000}Marshals should ensure that pilots are not "ballasting" themselves by grabbing soil or stones as they get ready to launch.{color}

{color:ed}3.2.4.2 {color:#ff0000}3.2.4.2 WEIGHING PILOTS AND MACHINES AFTER LANDING.{color}

{color:ed}As {color:#ff0000}As soon as a pilot lands back on the deck, a Marshal will direct them to the scale, to be weighed immediately. The wing is detached and as before, the combined pilot + paramotor + all supplementary items is weighed, with the exception of the wing.{color}

{color:ed}Once {color:#ff0000}Once more, Marshals should be vigilant with pilots not "ballasting" themselves with stones etc.{color}
{color:ed}In {color:#ff0000}In case of any suspicion from the Marshal, he has the right to carry out a thorough investigation with corresponding penalties.{color}

{color:ed}If {color:#ff0000}If the pilot(s) are moving too much on the scale, the readout will fluctuate and this time, the lowest value will be recorded.{color}

{color:ed}3.2.4.3{color} {color:ed}BODYW{color}{color:ed}EIGHT INDEX{color}
{color:#ff0000}3.2.4.3 BODYWEIGHT INDEX{color}

{color:ed}An {color:#ff0000}An aircraft’s fuel consumption is proportional to its total mass. A pilot can always choose to fly lighter equipment, but cannot, to some extent, reduce his own bodyweight. With a view to leveling the playing field, a pilot’s fuel consumption is scored, taking into account his bodyweight.{color}

{color:ed}At {color:#ff0000}At the time of registration, pilots and co-pilots are weighed for the purpose of handicapping, allowing all pilots a quantity of fuel, proportional to their bodyweight.{color}

{color:ed}The {color:#ff0000}The pilot is then given a Bodyweight Index to be used in economy scoring formulae, defined as follows:{color}

{color:ed}·{color}{color:ed}      {color}{color:ed}PF1: {color:#ff0000}·      PF1: (Pilot bodyweight + 40kg)/100{color}

{color:ed}·{color}{color:ed}      {color}{color:ed}PL1: {color:#ff0000}·      PL1: (Pilot bodyweight + 50kg)/100{color}

{color:ed}·{color}{color:ed}      {color}{color:ed}PF2: {color:#ff0000}·      PF2: (Crew bodyweights + 50kg)/100{color}

{color:ed}·{color}{color:ed}      {color}{color:ed}PL2: {color:#ff0000}·      PL2: (Crew bodyweights + 60kg)/100{color}

{color:ed}For {color:#ff0000}For instance a 60kg PF1 pilot will have a Bodyweight Index of 1 and a 90kg PF1 pilot will have a Bodyweight Index of 1.3. In this example, the 40kg amount represents the typical lightest weight of a paramotor, wing, emergency parachute, clothing and accessories.{color}
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