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18th FAI European Paragliding Championships · Day 9

Date
Distance
128.69 km
SSS
13:30
Task deadline
18:00

AI-generated feedback summary

Responses
53
Satisfaction
4.49/5
Safety
4.45/5
  • Overall ratings were very positive, with pilots generally highly satisfied with the task and rating safety favorably, while still raising clear concerns about specific parts of the day.
  • Task quality: many pilots described the task as enjoyable, excellent, or even one of the best they had flown in Krusevo, appreciating the mountain flying, the mix of mountains and flats, and being pushed into new terrain.
  • Safety: several pilots felt the start and early convergence were uncomfortable or unsafe, citing bumpy thermals, large clouds, cloud suck, pilots spiraling down, and others racing on bar under cloud lines.
  • Weather/conditions: several comments mentioned huge clouds, cloud flying between start and B1, smoke near the last turnpoint, and pressure to manage airspace while flying long convergence legs.
  • Task design: a few pilots felt the task was too long or had overly long legs, and specific concerns were raised that V12 was too deep in the mountains and that the east turnpoint was on the lee side.
  • Pilot behavior: several pilots reported crowded or aggressive flying in the start gaggle, including one specific incident involving a pilot that required evasive steering.
  • Organization and goal: a few pilots requested earlier launch briefings, more non-alcoholic drinks such as Fanta, Coca-Cola, and sodas at goal, and improvements to van water availability and takeoff toilet cleanliness and supplies.

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