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Old November 16th 12, 02:22 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Sean F (F2)
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Default Optimising regatta starts

Like sailing, synchronized watches, time and distance. Instead of a cylinder a semi circle or start line (radius, cross section angle) will be defined. It will be quite strategic and difficult to do accurately in many conditions. It will therefore be a lot of fun! It will take some practice leading up to the event for sure. Being "over early" would be a penalty or require a restart I imagine.