Rules for the Spot-Landing Event

The Precision Flying Event is divided into two components and the Spot-landing Event (the second component) comprises 10% of the total points.

Textbook example of a perfect spot-landing

Rules, Scoring & Characteristics of the Spot-Landing Event

1.  Competitors will be required to execute their spot-landings immediately after completing the Navigation Event.

2.  Two marker lines will be marked out on the runway which will be clearly visible from your cockpit as you fly your final approach - one line for runway 19 and the other will be for 01 (if the wind dictates we use 01). Your score will be determined by the "spot" where you land: 20 points for a landing on-the-line with 1/2 point being deducted for every meter long. Early Launchers will receive 15 points for a landing on-the-line with 1 point deducted for every meter long.

3.  Each competitor will have only one attempt at this event.

4.  No go-arounds are permitted unless instructed to do so by ATC - a go-around is therefore considered a foul and will score zero points.

5.  The "spot" will be measured from where your main-wheels touch the runway.  If you bounce, your "spot" will be taken as the point where both your mains settle on the runway for the last time.

6.  If any part of an aircraft's main-wheels touch the marker line, the landing will score maximum points.

7.  After your landing you will follow the marshals' instructions to park "economically" back in the field.

 Example of "economic" parking                                   

8. Prior to your landing you will call "HS-XYZ downwind for spot-landing", you will also call finals - you will then await ATC to give you permission to land.  If the circuit becomes congested, you may be asked by ATC to execute a 360 degree orbit to the left/right at any point on the downwind leg.

9.  Aircraft will be divided into two categories in order to facilitate a handicap system.  Early Launchers and others.  The Early Launchers will be the trikes/Quiksilvers who requested an early departure - it's fair to assume that these aircraft will be easier to spot-land due to their weight, speed and smooth air conditions and therefore, they should be handicapped.

10.  A landing before the marker line will score zero points and no second attempt will be permitted.