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Old October 4th 17, 02:32 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Steve Koerner
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Default trick to avoid crosswind landing in late afternoon...

Official sunset time would be perhaps a minute or two after the sun disappears behind distant mountains. Time it right and no lights are required. I imagine last thermals would end about then anyway.