Well, they're doing it again.
When we were here in 2013, they used a 3 km radius finish circle with minimum heights of 50 - 150 meters AGL, depending on the wind.
At this contest, they're planning on using the same circle and 50 meters.
This scheme works if you take the time to climb high enough to finish above the minimum height with adequate speed.
But, of course, most pilots aren't interested in spending too much time circling, so it comes down to weighing personal safety margins every single flight.
I'll never get used to the fact that in many international contests, it is possible to have a good finish with no penalty, and not be able to make it to the runway.
In anticipation of needing to land out at the finish line, or even rolling across the line in the dirt, the guys are out scouting the fields 3 km from here.
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