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  1. Turn Area Task

    Sailplane Racing - Assigned Area Task

    April 20, 2023

    When to turn during an Assigned Area Task (AAT)?

    The age-old question, one which takes experience and sometimes bravery to make the decision to turn for home, to make the final dash and come home on time (or over), but not before. For sure the answer to removing some of these doubts like anything is, knowing the rules of an AAT, to practice practice practice,

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