Palz-Alsace-Open · Day 4

Competition days

Date
Distance
75.88 km
SSS
14:00
Task deadline
17:30

Feedback

Responses
44
Satisfaction
4.61/5
Safety
4.36/5
  • Very positive overall: Pilots rated the final task highly (4.60/5) and were very satisfied with the competition as a whole.
  • Aggressive flying remained the main concern: A few pilots reported unsafe behavior in thermals, particularly around launch.
  • Some challenging sections: The return into the Thur Valley and the lake turnpoint were considered demanding due to wind and lee conditions.
  • Task well received: Despite the conditions, most pilots felt the task was well designed and appropriate.
  • Mixed views on the elevated goal: A few pilots still questioned its usefulness, while others had no concerns.
  • Excellent organization: Many comments praised the organization, volunteers, retrieve, and the overall atmosphere of the event.
  • Positive finish: Pilots described it as a great final task and expressed enthusiasm for returning next year.

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Thermals forecast SSS for Day 4

Wind cross-section SSS

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Wind cross-section goal for Day 4

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Pressure overview SSS +2h for Day 4