The gliders will be towed to the same height (1000 meters above the ground) and they will release simultaneously before crossing the start line.
The total length of the course will be approximately 25 kilometres, so the glide ratio from start to finish will be about 25:1. The proper choice of cruising speeds on course, through the Turn Point circles, and on final glide to the finish line will determine the winner of the race.
The race courses are symmetrical, and each pilot must stay on his side of the runway centreline at all times during the race. Crossing the centreline or exceeding the speed limit will result in a disqualification.
The Turn Points are circles of 500 meter radius. There is another (lower) speed limit when inside the Turn Point circles, so the pilots will have to slow down carefully before entering each circle.
