Competitive glider pilots and cross-country enthusiasts.
Pre-season competition planning to set yearly flying goals and upgrade strategy.
About
Piet Pompies is a comprehensive mind map template for competitive glider pilots, covering 157 nodes across 18 top-level branches including Equipment, Instruments, Reserve, Winning, Speed to fly, Risk, Bad Landings, Task, Social, Comps, and Recovery. It integrates practical checklists like 'Line check' and 'Memory cleared', strategic concepts such as 'Mcready in XC Country' and 'Final glide', and psychological preparation like 'Emotional control' and 'Fear' management. Designed for pilots aiming to improve performance in cross-country and competition flying, this template serves as a detailed cheat sheet for flight planning, risk assessment, and post-flight analysis. It also includes lifestyle elements like 'Chili Chips' and 'Other things you can do' (Run, Golf, Bike) to balance aviation with personal well-being. The structure is organized as a radial mind map with color-coded branches for quick reference during pre-flight and debrief sessions.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Pilots preparing for a daily race task.
Morning of a competition task to review weather, task details, and safety checklists.
Pilots aiming to improve performance through self-reflection.
Post-flight debrief to analyze decisions, emotional control, and bad landing causes.
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch the Template
Open the .xmind file in Xmind (desktop, web, or mobile).
Step 2
Explore Pre-flight Checklists
Navigate the radial map; expand branches like 'Comps' and 'Task' to review pre-flight checklists.
Step 3
Personalize Your Flight Data
Customize nodes: add your own weather URLs, task waypoints, or personal goals under 'Winning'.
Step 4
Conduct Risk Assessments
Use the 'Risk' and 'Bad Landings' sections to create a personal risk assessment before each flight.
Step 5
Export Your Cheat Sheet
Export the map as PDF or image for a printed cheat sheet during flight preparation.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 157 nodes covering equipment checks, instrument setup, reserve packing, speed-to-fly theory, task planning, risk management, bad landing analysis, competition strategies, and personal lifestyle activities like running and golf.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then customize branches like 'Comps' with your local weather sources (e.g., XcSkies, SA Weather) and 'Task' with specific waypoints and cylinder rules. Review the 'Risk' and 'Bad Landings' sections before each flight.
Yes, the template is fully editable in Xmind (desktop or web). You can add your own nodes, change colors, and export as PDF or image for printing as a pre-flight checklist.
It helps pilots optimize cross-country speed using McCready theory, understand their glider's polar curve, and practice final glide calculations. The 'Condor game' section is recommended for building 3D awareness.
Absolutely. The template lists tools like 'Spotgraphs', 'Windguru', and 'XC Skies'. You can replace them with your preferred sources and add links or notes for quick access during morning briefings.
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