German Open 2026 · Day 2

Date
Distance: 78.59 km
SSS: 13:15
Task deadline: 18:00

AI-generated feedback summary

Responses: 56
Satisfaction: 4.27/5
Safety: 4.55/5

Overall ratings were positive: pilots were generally satisfied with the task, and safety was rated even more favorably in the provided averages.
Task quality feedback was mixed but constructive: several pilots enjoyed a safe, interesting, difficult-but-doable task with options between the flats and hills, while several others felt it was too optimistic or a bit too long for the weak day and low cloudbase.
Weather and conditions were a recurring challenge, with several pilots mentioning weak thermals, overcast or heavy shade on course, and a short flying window; for some, the second half felt more like a gamble than a race.
Safety concerns focused mainly on the start and low operating margins: a few pilots described the start cylinder or start thermal as crowded or wild, and isolated comments noted that safety-frequency blocking was still happening, though less than the previous day.
Pilot behavior was raised in several comments, especially pilots climbing into cloud at the start pylon and not losing the advantage gained; a few pilots also said turn-direction rules were not respected, creating confusion or close-call potential.
The elevated goal drew divided feedback: a few pilots strongly disliked it, especially for Garden Relais, low flyable heights, and flats terrain, saying it made the race less attractive; others found it a safer, more relaxed goal approach that may just require adjustment.
Suggestions included better aligning task length and route with the forecast, moving weak-day turnpoints closer to the ridge while keeping flats options, reviewing the narrow airspace toward the flats, considering mandatory turn direction until the third turnpoint, and using elevated goal more selectively in low-height conditions.