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Old 6th September 2003 | 18:50
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Kegbuster
 
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From: In the wilds of the midlands
Don't expect just to see gliders over a gliding site. During a typical 9 day competition there will be over 60 gliders flying tasks from 150km to over 500kms,racing round. From 1 glider in a thermal to over 30 in a gaggle, cruising from 60kts to 100kts. All comp pilots wear parachutes & when thermaling in a gaggle the risk of collision is HIGH.
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