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Old September 8th 06, 10:16 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default End of Season Sunset Warning for SSA-OLC Participants

Mike the Strike schrieb:

I wonder how long it will be before ridge fliers' igc files are
scrutinized for their proximity to terrain and they are asked for an
explanation?

You can see from the barograms displayed for every flight, that the
software for this is already implemented.

But aren't you allowed to fly closer to the ground than 500 ft if it is
required for operational reasons.