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Training barometer for motor & glider flight
The training level of a pilot depends on the number of flight hours and takeoffs.
We explain here how to read the training barometer correctly.
What do the individual training levels mean?
In the flying world, the saying "practice makes perfect" also applies. The more flying hours and takeoffs you can show, the better.
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The level of training is good. Nevertheless, be careful! Experienced pilots make the following mistakes:
- Maintenance and pre-flight check insufficient
- Inadequate pre-flight check
- Misbehavior during takeoff interruption
- Overestimation of the flight performance parametersr
- Incorrect estimation of the weather
- Errors during landing, especially during outlandings (gliding only)
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More practice couldn't hurt.Unexpected events can be dangerous! Special care should be taken at the start:
- in unknown places/areas
- in unknown landscape regions (e.g. Alps)
- on rarely flown aircraft types
- in a weather situation that is difficult to assess
- in a rarely flown type of take-off (only gliding)
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Practice is necessary! Flying can become a risk. The following applies to inexperienced pilots:
- perform the first take-offs after a longer break only with familiar patterns and in uncritical weather conditions.
- if the last flight was more than three months ago, training with a flight instructor is the best way to reach a good training level.
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