AI-generated feedback summary
- Responses
- 55
- Satisfaction
- 4.49/5
- Safety
- 4.82/5
- Overall ratings were very positive: pilots were highly satisfied with the task, and the safety rating was even stronger. Many pilots described the task as very good, interesting, exciting, technical, or the best so far, while several felt it became too long for the day’s conditions and the broader competition schedule.
- Weather and conditions were a recurring challenge: several pilots mentioned too much wind, weak thermals in the flats, stable layers, and climbs weakening after Prilep and by 4pm. A few pilots also noted smoke in the air causing eye irritation, and one comment said the conditions made the long task exhausting.
- Safety feedback was mostly positive overall, but several pilots reported serious or concerning moments, including aggressive thermalling, many collapses, a collision, and a rescue throw after a frontal collapse. These comments suggest the task itself was generally seen as safe, but parts of the flying environment felt risky.
- Pilot behavior in thermals was the most repeated safety concern. Several pilots described aggressive flying, cutting through thermals, chaotic gaggle entries, and unsafe turn trajectories, with isolated comments naming specific pilots as creating risks before the start or while thermalling.
- Organization received appreciation, including praise for the overall organization, task setting, and communication that cheating is not allowed. At the same time, several pilots expressed strong concern that the glider modification and speed-system situation remains unclear and is affecting confidence in the competition’s fairness.
- Goal and route comments were limited, but one isolated comment specifically noted “ESS to goal in lee,” indicating concern about that section’s placement or exposure. Given the otherwise positive task feedback, this appears to be a specific point to review rather than a broad criticism.
- Suggestions included setting shorter tasks or earlier starts when conditions are expected to weaken, keeping free flyers away from gaggles and the task route, and continuing the appreciated energy bars and nectarines at takeoff. Several pilots also asked for clearer technical clarification and checks around Enzo speed-system length, Dyneema/stabilo-related modifications, certification implications, and what equipment configurations are allowed.