Task description
Kaikoura Kites (Christchurch)
Version 5 proposed by Mattsoar85
on
October 28th, 2020
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| Submitter's comments: |
There is a maximum start height and minimum finish height so plan carefully. Crosswind aerotow takeoff TIP - Avoid ground loop by keeping wings level as a priority. |
| Task length: |
221 km, generally completed in 1 hour to 1h15
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| Difficulty level: |
Moderate |
| Plane class: |
18-meter
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| Handicapped scoring: |
No
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| Glider restriction: |
Only gliders in this list are allowed:
Antares18S
ASG29-18
ASG29Es-18
DG808C-18
JS1-18
JS3-18
Ventus3-18
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| Wing loading limit: |
Not set
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| Condor version: |
2.1.4 |
| Network id: |
YXEBY |
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WEATHER
| Weather preset: |
Custom |
Clouds: |
Middle-air |
| Thermals: |
Light |
Thermals activity: |
Normal |
| Season: |
Winter |
Time: |
Noon |
| Wind: |
    | 138° (South-East) for 26 km/h |
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RACE
| Start type: |
Aerotow |
Delay before race start: |
3 min. |
| Start time window: |
20 min. |
Task type: |
Racing task |
| Ridge race: |
 |
Wave: |
 |
| Countryside flight: |
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Mountain flight: |
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| Teams enabled: |
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Tail hunting (knuckles): |
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| Turnpoint helpers range: |
5 km |
PDA allowed: |
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TURN POINTS
 | | Take off: | Kaikoura (9 m.)
Airport | Start: | Kaikoura (9 m.)
Heading: 270° for 0.0 km,
Coords: 42.25.465S / 173.36.261E
Classic turnpoint,
min. height: 0 m., max.: 1,380 m.
angle: 180°, radius: 3,000 m. | | | TP 1: | Tapuae (2,750 m.)
Heading: 11° for 47.7 km,
Coords: 41.59.849S / 173.39.766E
Classic turnpoint,
min. height: 0 m., max.: 10,000 m.
angle: 360°, radius: 2,000 m. | TP 2: | Seddon (90 m.)
Heading: 45° for 49.9 km,
Coords: 41.40.214S / 174.4.421E
Classic turnpoint,
min. height: 0 m., max.: 10,000 m.
angle: 90°, radius: 3,000 m. | | | TP 3: | Mt Richmond (1,740 m.)
Heading: 297° for 60.5 km,
Coords: 41.28.460S / 173.23.800E
Classic turnpoint,
min. height: 0 m., max.: 10,000 m.
angle: 360°, radius: 2,500 m. | Finish: | Lake Station (518 m.)
Heading: 238° for 62.5 km,
Coords: 41.45.665S / 172.45.54E
Classic turnpoint,
min. height: 610 m., max.: 10,000 m.
angle: 180°, radius: 3,000 m. |
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