Goal
The predetermined end of a route, defined in competitions by a finish line or cylinder.
What it means
Outside competitions a pilot can declare a goal before takeoff, for example when attempting a flight to a declared goal. The goal is fixed in advance, whereas the place where the pilot actually lands may be elsewhere. In competitions it may coincide with the end of the speed section, but not always.
Example in context
I glided into goal with barely any height to spare.
Sources and review
- FAI Sporting Code Section 7A – Cross Country (2025), 5.2.1.2 (opens in a new tab)
- FAI Sporting Code Section 7D – Records and Badges (2025) (opens in a new tab)
- Jakub Vrána — Paraglidingový slang: o trati (opens in a new tab)
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