Eleven Questions !!
for successful and safe flying in a competition
by Holger Back, Manager of DG Flugzeugbau and German Champion of 2005 in the 18m Class.
Especially in a competition only the pilot will be successful who flies relaxed because he prepared himself perfectly. Only if you can answer all the following eleven questions with YES will you be able to fly in the contest without mental pressures and will be able to concentrate on the only essential thing "the flying".
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Contest Rules and regulations known and understood.?
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Retrieving crew and vehicle arranged for the duration of the contest?
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Is the contest area well known to you?
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Are you participating in other sports?
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Alcoholic beverages consumed in moderation only?
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Are you having sufficient sleep at regular intervals?
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Is the CofG of your plane optimal adjusted?
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Is the "Technic" ( instruments, water ballast, logger etc.) of your plane functioning properly?
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Are you sufficiently familiar with the 'Scoring system" to maximize your tactical flying?
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Do you have sufficient fluids on board and don't forget to drink it?
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Is there an arrangement to urinate installed which is also simple to use?
Good Luck!
- holger back - 