Landevolte
Among land volte , or landing approach , is understood to mean the division of the approach flight to landing to visual flight rules by hang-gliders and gliders .
According to the sections of the traffic pattern, the Landevolte is divided into different phases:
- Position circles
- Counter approach
- Cross approach
- Final approach
The individual phases
The position circles are offset to the side of the planned landing point. The altitude is reduced in the circles, with the assessment of the remaining altitude required for landing by bearing to the planned landing point. The counter approach takes place parallel to the landing site with the wind, while the bearing to the landing point is constantly checked. From this phase there is a transition to the secured cross and final approach. The transverse approach takes place at right angles to the landing site and connects the opposite approach with the final approach. The transverse approach is usually carried out to the left of the runway (left landing volte), unless there are other local regulations. If the height division still needs to be corrected, the transverse approach can be shortened or lengthened. The final approach then takes place against the wind to the landing point in order to keep the speed of the aircraft in relation to the ground as low as possible.
Advantages of the Landevolte
This division allows a precise landing to be prepared very well. In this position, altitude is reduced until the altitude is sufficient to safely carry out the transverse approach and final approach. This is important because hang gliders and paragliders do not have the opportunity to make a second attempt after a go-around due to the lack of a motor.
Furthermore, this classification offers increased safety in flight operations: every landing approach is regulated and the current phase is easy to recognize from the orientation of the aircraft.
