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At 06:20 PM 28/11/2009, you wrote:
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
What an amazing bunch of self contradictory stuff the Sporting Code is.
The first and second sentences of 4.4.1 seem to contradict each other.
4.5.3 says altitudes are taken from pressure data except for the odd
case of flight continuity.
Release point is defined as a point on the ground but start time and
altitude may be taken there? The altitude there is zero feet AGL
according to the definition.
"Soaring Performance" is from the START point to the FINISH Point.
Gain of height is difference between high point and previous lowest
point DURING a soaring performance.
Does "during" actually include the start and finish points? If not
then you cannot use the release point for an altitude claim and need
a subsequent lowest point.
Note that the rules for mechanical and electronic barographs all
require a notch on the P.A. trace or record and any evidence must be
such that it is of the standard as if it was the ONLY evidence.
Beats me.
There's also a bit about if there's any doubt it be interpreted to
the "maximum disadvantage" of the pilot. I would take this as
disallowance. Even if not, the "low point" is going to be higher than
it otherwise might be or you think it should be. Exacly where during
this turn after release did the release take place? No problem if
there's a good margin on your gold height claim but to do that at
most places in Australia where gliders are flown would require a
climb to in excess of 13000 feet if you do a normal 2000 foot launch
and continue to climb in a thermal without a low point.
In the end it will be YOUR failed claim.
Mike
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