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| This page is based on the task setting tutorials prepared by Liz Sparrow and Mark Davenport for the Apprentice Tasksetters for [[https:// | This page is based on the task setting tutorials prepared by Liz Sparrow and Mark Davenport for the Apprentice Tasksetters for [[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Planning a Task ===== | ||
| As always, the slides for the initial presentation are not as instructive as listening to it was. However the task setting ' | As always, the slides for the initial presentation are not as instructive as listening to it was. However the task setting ' | ||
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| - From the two items above, work out how far one can fly. If, for example, it works out at 320km, setting a 300kmm task gives a little wriggle room; | - From the two items above, work out how far one can fly. If, for example, it works out at 320km, setting a 300kmm task gives a little wriggle room; | ||
| - Check notams, also see if the weather indicates that one area will die early - if it does, go there first; | - Check notams, also see if the weather indicates that one area will die early - if it does, go there first; | ||
| - | - | + | - Other points to consider: |
| + | - Remember that up & down-wind legs fly better than cross wind legs; | ||
| + | - Geology can have a bearing. | ||
| + | - As well as the bedrock, the Cotswold Edge and similar ridges can generate hill lift; | ||
| + | - Towns, car parks, warehouses & so on are good thermal generators; | ||
| + | - We are advised to avoid VRPs; | ||
| + | - Plan a task taking all the above into account! | ||
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