\label{cha:operations} The operations and logistics concept for an air race such as the Red Bull Air Race investigates the actions that have to be taken to ensure a smooth race process. This includes the preparation of the team at the race location, maintenance tasks, as well as transport to the next race location. The Operations and Logistics Flow Block Diagram in Figure \ref{fig:operationsflowblock} shows the actions taken, as well as their consecutive order.
Operations Flow Block Diagram for the logistics and operations during the race season.
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These actions have to be performed within short time. Usually, the team has to be ready for transport only 2 days after a race. Taking the aircraft apart, meaning stripping of its wings and taking out systems and electronics for easier transport and safety takes 6 hours for a conventional racing aircraft, while the assembly takes up to 18 hours \cite{RBoperations}. For the electric aircraft, it is aimed at meeting these times as well. For safety and easier transport, the power storage units should be taken out as well.
For logistics, there are several means of transport. For intercontinental travel, the race aircraft can be transported by airliner or shipped when time allows. Continental travel could be done by train.