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Know the requirements and limitations of the aircraft. Does it need tarmac, an ILS, how much runway? Etc. Not any airfield is suited for landing of just any aircraft. Examine the airfield before deciding to go there. What is the cruising altitude of the aircraft? Can it fly over mountains or should it fly around them? Can it cross areas where there are no beacons? What is the range of the aircraft, when does the fuel run out? | Know the requirements and limitations of the aircraft. Does it need tarmac, an ILS, how much runway? Etc. Not any airfield is suited for landing of just any aircraft. Examine the airfield before deciding to go there. What is the cruising altitude of the aircraft? Can it fly over mountains or should it fly around them? Can it cross areas where there are no beacons? What is the range of the aircraft, when does the fuel run out? | ||
From the requirements and limitations | From the requirements and limitations we can plan our route. | ||
To plan a route we begin with a map, a ruler and a compass rose. On the map we draw a straight line between take-off and landing. For longer routes a string and a globe is used. The straight line is the fastest route. Unfortunately that route is almost impossible to navigate. The route must be divided in '''legs''', each leg begins on a radio beacon and ends on a radio beacon. | To plan a route we begin with a map, a ruler and a compass rose. On the map we draw a straight line between take-off and landing. For longer routes a string and a globe is used. The straight line is the fastest route. Unfortunately that route is almost impossible to navigate. The route must be divided in '''legs''', each leg begins on a radio beacon and ends on a radio beacon. | ||