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Cross-country

Definitions

  • In soaring, any flight out of gliding range of the takeoff airfield. Note that this is different from the definitions in the 14 CFR for meeting the experience requirements for various pilot certificates and/or ratings.

References

  • Glider Flying Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2024