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Soaring in Huntsville

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Soaring 101

This is the way gliders are transported.

Rand explained all the details to soaring, sailplane flying or gliding:

Sailplane pilots from the three states convene every other weekend to race around closed courses that typically vary from 50 to 200 miles. The varied terrain around Huntsville and the many small airports in North Alabama and Middle Tennessee make Huntsville an attractive spot for glider racing.

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