Every user of portals such as DHV-XC or XContest is familiar with the XC points displayed there. For the classic home mountain pilot, the points may not really matter, but for the ambitious pilot and points hunter who might want to win a competition, the theory behind them should be known. Especially as there are a few tricks and tips to maximise your points and increase your chances in the competition.
Pál Takáts wrote an open letter on Facebook suggesting that competitions should only be held with EN-C gliders in the future. This has led to heated discussions on various platforms, mainly on Facebook. Keeping track of the pilots' opinions is naturally difficult, so I summarized all comments from Facebook (as of September 26, 2025) using ChatGPT.
A look back at the highlights of May and a brief outlook for the coming weeks. This time with Hammer Days; Flying into the TRA; Hike and Fly Events; Brauneck Paragliding - Trying to go big 298 km FAI; Understanding thermals: How bubble theory helps you make better decisions and Red Bull X-Alps 2025 Team Training German 1 Markus Anders.
