The latest sporting code has been updated to agree with the de facto standard-setters, SeeYou and OLC.
"Chapter 4 Verification Requirements and Methods 4.5.6 GPS recording procedures c. DURING FLIGHT As soon as possible after release, the pilot should make a steep turn so that the GPS data clearly indicate the release point and altitude." If you look in the definitions section as well, it says that the release point is the point on the ground but it also says that start time and altitude may be taken at the release point. - Morgan -----Original Message----- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Thursday, 26 November 2009 10:42 PM To: p...@kurstjens.com; Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Altitude badge claims At 07:32 PM 26/11/2009, you wrote: >A tight turn after release from tow is also a good way for the data analyst >to determine when the glider released and therefore the release altitude. >Pam > Not if you want *me * to certify a height gain it doesn't. The gain is the gain to the maximum altitude from the previous lowest point after release. A circle proves nothing about eactly where the release was and what altitude it was at. Note the first EW barograph had provision for a release detector. In the absence of that, notch the trace. Mike Borgelt Instruments - manufacturers of quality soaring instruments since 1978 phone Int'l + 61 746 355784 fax Int'l + 61 746 358796 cellphone Int'l + 61 428 355784 email: mborg...@borgeltinstruments.com website: www.borgeltinstruments.com _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
