METHODEditorial method / 02

Trustworthy reporting starts with clear standards.

The GoFly newsroom selects consequential stories from across free flight, checks names, dates, numbers and context, then writes complete original articles with enough background to understand why each story matters.

  • Facts before conclusions
  • Fact and analysis stay distinct
  • Every language carries the same facts

01 / EDITORIAL PROCESS

How an article is reported

REPORTING → REVIEW → PUBLICATION

  1. 01

    Choose the story

    We prioritise competition, safety, equipment, rules and industry developments with a clear consequence for pilots and enough evidence to report responsibly.

    Result: reporting plan
  2. 02

    Source and verify

    Dates, places, people, results, formal decisions and opinion are separated. Material facts return to an authoritative record; conflicts trigger further checking.

    Result: verification record
  3. 03

    Report independently

    The article explains what happened, why it matters, the relevant background and what comes next. Unknowns remain unknown; inference is not presented as fact.

    Result: complete article
  4. 04

    Edit every language

    Chinese, English, German, French and Italian editions share one factual basis. Names, dates, figures, status and technical terms are checked for parity.

    Result: five edited editions
  5. 05

    Publish and revise

    Every article carries publication and update dates. When material facts change, the newsroom revises every language and records significant corrections.

    Result: maintained reporting

02 / SIGNALS

How to read a competition signal

Being on a calendar is not the same as having a final result. Status labels show exactly how far the evidence reaches.

01Calendar
Only the event name, place and published dates are confirmed.
02Live window
The event is inside its date window; tasks and standings still move.
03Confirmed
An official or named specialist source has published the outcome.
04Rules watch
The article explains a formal decision and its impact; the latest rule text governs implementation.

03 / STANDARD

Publication standard

Every article needs a clear headline, standfirst, key facts, complete body and editorial references. Unverified figures, quotations or causal claims do not publish, and analysis is labelled distinctly from reported fact.

04 / REVISE

Corrections and versions

A factual correction updates the timestamp and republishes every language. Material changes are disclosed at the top; a broken link is never silently replaced by an unverified secondary source.

05 / SAFETY

Flight-safety boundary

This is a news publication, not instruction for launch, in-flight rescue or SIV practice. Training and safety decisions belong with qualified instructors, local rules, on-site briefings and the pilot’s own competence.