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Old January 2nd 18, 11:37 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default SSA 2018 Rules Finish Penalty

To incentivize finishing above a certain height there should be s bonus and not a penalty. A landing at the airport has the potential for a full points finish. Hit the finish cylinder above a certain height gains a bonus. Punitive measures encourage gaming to avoid the hit which often results in unsafe behavior the rule is intended to discourage.