h3. Proposal from
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h3. Proposal title
07 - Landing over an obstacle (microlights)
h3. Existing text
A4 2.C7
SHORT LANDING OVER AN OBSTACLE
Objectives
The objective is for the aircraft to fly over and clear an obstacle, to land and come to a standstill as close to the obstacle as possible.
Summary
This task simulates a short field landing over a hedge, the hedge being represented by a tape stretched across the runway 1 metre above the ground. The pilot must land over the tape and stop. This distance will be measured from the centre of the foremost wheel and rounded up to the nearest 0.1 metre.
Joining
This task may form part of another task. Instructions for joining will be provided at the briefing or in the instructions for the main task.
Landing
Once the aircraft has started its final approach no deviation of over 90° from the centreline of the runway is permitted. The pilot may choose whatever engine setting he chooses or may switch off the engine unless otherwise instructed at the briefing. The aircraft must come to a complete standstill and must not move until instructed to do so by a marshal.
Scoring
The competitor in each class that comes to a standstill closest to the tape (DMIN) having cleared the tape without breaking it will score 250 points. Other competitors will be awarded scores
based on their distance from the tape when they stop (DP) relative to DMIN. The competitor will be scored zero if:
\- The aircraft fails to fly over the tape
\- Any part of the aircraft touches the ground before the tape
\- Any part of the aircraft breaks the tape
\- The aircraft turns by more than 90 degrees from the runway centreline between starting the landing approach and coming to a standstill
\- The aircraft is unable to taxi or take off unaided following the touchdown although failure to start the engine will not incur a penalty
Thus the score calculation will be (250 x DMIN / DP) with a maximum score of 250
h3. New text
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A4 2.C7
SHORT LANDING OVER AN OBSTACLE
Objectives
The objective is for the aircraft to fly over and clear an obstacle {color:#ff0000}before the deck during a precision landing{color}, -to land and come to a standstill as close to the obstacle as possible-.
Summary
This task simulates a short field landing over a hedge, the hedge being represented by a tape stretched across the runway 1 metre above the ground. -The pilot must land over the tape and stop. This distance will be measured from the centre of the foremost wheel and rounded up to the nearest 0.1 metre.- {color:#ff0000}The pilot must fly over the tape and land in the deck 100 metres long and 25 metres wide. Deck length shall be adjusted according to the airfield elevation (S10 4.31.5). The width of the deck may be decreased to be adjusted to the width of the existing runway (S10 4.31.5). The first 25-metre section of the deck is divided into five 5 metre strips which are scored from 250 to 50 points as shown. The remainder of the deck scores 25 points. In order to score the main wheels must touch down in a particular strip. The tape should be placed 20 meters before the deck.{color}
Joining
This task may form part of another task. Instructions for joining will be provided at the briefing or in the instructions for the main task.
Landing
Once the aircraft has started its final approach no deviation of over 90 ° from the centreline of the runway is permitted. The pilot may choose whatever engine setting he chooses or may switch off the engine unless otherwise instructed at the briefing. The aircraft must come to a complete standstill and must not move until instructed to do so by a marshal.
Scoring
-The competitor in each class that comes to a standstill closest to the tape (DMIN) having cleared the tape without breaking it will score 250 points. Other competitors will be awarded scores based on their distance from the tape when they stop (DP) relative to DMIN. The competitor will be scored zero if:-
-\- The aircraft fails to fly over the tape-
-\- Any part of the aircraft touches the ground before the tape-
-\- Any part of the aircraft breaks the tape-
-\- The aircraft turns by more than 90 degrees from the runway centreline between starting the landing approach and coming to a standstill-
-\- The aircraft is unable to taxi or take off unaided following the touchdown although failure to start the engine will not incur a penalty-
-Thus the score calculation will be (250 x DMIN / DP) with a maximum score of 250-
{color:#ff0000}The score will be the value of the strip in which both main wheels touch down (PS) plus the distance between the{color}
{color:#ff0000}finish of the deck and the closest wheel, scored 1 point per whole metre (PD). Touching down on a dividing line{color}
{color:#ff0000}scores the higher of the two strips.{color}
{color:#ff0000}The pilot will be scored zero if:{color}
{color:#ff0000}\- The aircraft fails to fly over the tape{color}
{color:#ff0000}\- Any part of the aircraft breaks the tape{color}
{color:#ff0000}\- Any part of the aircraft touches the ground before the deck{color}
{color:#ff0000}\- The aircraft turns by more than 90 degrees from the deck centreline between starting the landing approach{color}
{color:#ff0000}and coming to a standstill{color}
{color:#ff0000}\- The aircraft does not stop within the limits of the deck.{color}
{color:#ff0000}\- The aircraft moves from the deck before instructed to do so by a marshal{color}
{color:#ff0000}\- The aircraft is unable to taxi or take off unaided following the touchdown although failure to start the engine{color}
{color:#ff0000}will not incur a penalty{color}
{color:#ff0000}Thus the score calculation will be (PS + PD) with a maximum hypothetical score of 350{color}
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h3. Reason
{color:#000000}This proposal was submitted last year including the removal of having to stop within the deck.As I understood, this change is welcome, but majority prefers to keep the braking in the deck. I am therefore resubmitting this proposal but keeping the braking in the deck.{color}
{color:#000000}The landing over the tape like this would create a psychological effect for the pilot and make the precision landing more difficult and fun. However, it would still be about precision and nice landing with main wheels first, rather than pushing the aircraft over the tape quickly and very hard to the ground and then braking hard. That will increase both safety and recognition of well executed landings instead of pushing the landing gear and the brakes to (or beyond) its limits.{color}
Write your name and the country you represent.
h3. Proposal title
07 - Landing over an obstacle (microlights)
h3. Existing text
A4 2.C7
SHORT LANDING OVER AN OBSTACLE
Objectives
The objective is for the aircraft to fly over and clear an obstacle, to land and come to a standstill as close to the obstacle as possible.
Summary
This task simulates a short field landing over a hedge, the hedge being represented by a tape stretched across the runway 1 metre above the ground. The pilot must land over the tape and stop. This distance will be measured from the centre of the foremost wheel and rounded up to the nearest 0.1 metre.
Joining
This task may form part of another task. Instructions for joining will be provided at the briefing or in the instructions for the main task.
Landing
Once the aircraft has started its final approach no deviation of over 90° from the centreline of the runway is permitted. The pilot may choose whatever engine setting he chooses or may switch off the engine unless otherwise instructed at the briefing. The aircraft must come to a complete standstill and must not move until instructed to do so by a marshal.
Scoring
The competitor in each class that comes to a standstill closest to the tape (DMIN) having cleared the tape without breaking it will score 250 points. Other competitors will be awarded scores
based on their distance from the tape when they stop (DP) relative to DMIN. The competitor will be scored zero if:
\- The aircraft fails to fly over the tape
\- Any part of the aircraft touches the ground before the tape
\- Any part of the aircraft breaks the tape
\- The aircraft turns by more than 90 degrees from the runway centreline between starting the landing approach and coming to a standstill
\- The aircraft is unable to taxi or take off unaided following the touchdown although failure to start the engine will not incur a penalty
Thus the score calculation will be (250 x DMIN / DP) with a maximum score of 250
h3. New text
{panel}
A4 2.C7
SHORT LANDING OVER AN OBSTACLE
Objectives
The objective is for the aircraft to fly over and clear an obstacle {color:#ff0000}before the deck during a precision landing{color}, -to land and come to a standstill as close to the obstacle as possible-.
Summary
This task simulates a short field landing over a hedge, the hedge being represented by a tape stretched across the runway 1 metre above the ground. -The pilot must land over the tape and stop. This distance will be measured from the centre of the foremost wheel and rounded up to the nearest 0.1 metre.- {color:#ff0000}The pilot must fly over the tape and land in the deck 100 metres long and 25 metres wide. Deck length shall be adjusted according to the airfield elevation (S10 4.31.5). The width of the deck may be decreased to be adjusted to the width of the existing runway (S10 4.31.5). The first 25-metre section of the deck is divided into five 5 metre strips which are scored from 250 to 50 points as shown. The remainder of the deck scores 25 points. In order to score the main wheels must touch down in a particular strip. The tape should be placed 20 meters before the deck.{color}
Joining
This task may form part of another task. Instructions for joining will be provided at the briefing or in the instructions for the main task.
Landing
Once the aircraft has started its final approach no deviation of over 90 ° from the centreline of the runway is permitted. The pilot may choose whatever engine setting he chooses or may switch off the engine unless otherwise instructed at the briefing. The aircraft must come to a complete standstill and must not move until instructed to do so by a marshal.
Scoring
-The competitor in each class that comes to a standstill closest to the tape (DMIN) having cleared the tape without breaking it will score 250 points. Other competitors will be awarded scores based on their distance from the tape when they stop (DP) relative to DMIN. The competitor will be scored zero if:-
-\- The aircraft fails to fly over the tape-
-\- Any part of the aircraft touches the ground before the tape-
-\- Any part of the aircraft breaks the tape-
-\- The aircraft turns by more than 90 degrees from the runway centreline between starting the landing approach and coming to a standstill-
-\- The aircraft is unable to taxi or take off unaided following the touchdown although failure to start the engine will not incur a penalty-
-Thus the score calculation will be (250 x DMIN / DP) with a maximum score of 250-
{color:#ff0000}The score will be the value of the strip in which both main wheels touch down (PS) plus the distance between the{color}
{color:#ff0000}finish of the deck and the closest wheel, scored 1 point per whole metre (PD). Touching down on a dividing line{color}
{color:#ff0000}scores the higher of the two strips.{color}
{color:#ff0000}The pilot will be scored zero if:{color}
{color:#ff0000}\- The aircraft fails to fly over the tape{color}
{color:#ff0000}\- Any part of the aircraft breaks the tape{color}
{color:#ff0000}\- Any part of the aircraft touches the ground before the deck{color}
{color:#ff0000}\- The aircraft turns by more than 90 degrees from the deck centreline between starting the landing approach{color}
{color:#ff0000}and coming to a standstill{color}
{color:#ff0000}\- The aircraft does not stop within the limits of the deck.{color}
{color:#ff0000}\- The aircraft moves from the deck before instructed to do so by a marshal{color}
{color:#ff0000}\- The aircraft is unable to taxi or take off unaided following the touchdown although failure to start the engine{color}
{color:#ff0000}will not incur a penalty{color}
{color:#ff0000}Thus the score calculation will be (PS + PD) with a maximum hypothetical score of 350{color}
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h3. Reason
{color:#000000}This proposal was submitted last year including the removal of having to stop within the deck.As I understood, this change is welcome, but majority prefers to keep the braking in the deck. I am therefore resubmitting this proposal but keeping the braking in the deck.{color}
{color:#000000}The landing over the tape like this would create a psychological effect for the pilot and make the precision landing more difficult and fun. However, it would still be about precision and nice landing with main wheels first, rather than pushing the aircraft over the tape quickly and very hard to the ground and then braking hard. That will increase both safety and recognition of well executed landings instead of pushing the landing gear and the brakes to (or beyond) its limits.{color}