The 12 x 72 m strip has a zero line 26 m down the strip in the landing direction, and this is the ideal touchdown point, giving zero penalty. A landing where the pilot may use power and flaps. This initial landing gives the pilot the opportunity to assess the wind conditions. Flaps may be used. This necessitates a somewhat steeper approach.
Many pilots consider the navigation tests to be more demanding than the landing tests.
The flight plan is then transferred to the map by noting time checks, i.e. marking each whole and half minute along the track. This map preparation requires considerable precision in order to be able to fly with the same degree of precision. Navigation Times will be checked on take-off and overflying the start and finish points, in addition to timing at turning points and other checkpoints. If the time deviates more than two seconds from the estimated time there is a penalty. There are eight photo targets and a number of canvas targets to be identified, located and marked on the map.