Turnpoint
A point where a route or task turns onto its next leg.
Also known as
- turn point standard term
- TP abbreviation
Terms and slang labels apply to this language. Usage may differ in other languages.
What it means
In competitions a turnpoint is usually reached by entering a cylinder around it. Every turnpoint is a waypoint, but a waypoint stored in an instrument only becomes a turnpoint when it is used as a corner of the route.
Example in context
I reached the last turnpoint low over the valley.
Sources and review
- FAI Sporting Code Section 7A – Cross Country (2025), 5.2.1.2 Locations and distances (opens in a new tab)
- Cross Country Magazine – Comp series: tasks, turnpoints and scoring (opens in a new tab)
- Jakub Vrána — Paraglidingový slang: o trati (opens in a new tab)
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