Ivan

26 June 2011, Ivan

Just finished flying second day of Nordic Open. Today was windy, hot day without cu's and with a lot of cirruses (I am sure I spelled it wrong, but it was the onky option on my PDF). Termals were going only to 1700 meters and we were pushing into wind. With 60 km task, most pilots landed before 20 km mark. I heard that only couple of guys made it to goal, so they would be the most unpopular tomorrow :)

Midi got dusty on landing at first turn point, and hit the ground after collapse pretty hard. Ambulance took him on stretches to hospital with suspected compression, but we all hope he would be OK. Midi was calm and didn't complained much. We'll check him tomorrow in hospital.

Yesterday was much better day.

27.06.2011, Ivan

Breakfast was very good as usually. Still wondering how they can do it for 3 euros. Midi is OK, not even compression they can see on Xray. Still in pain, but might be out of hospital soon with bag of illegal drags. So we will take him to our house from his tent. I am sure other 3 Russians wouldn't mind. It is only house in whole park, with thick walls out of slate. On ground level it is always cool like in cellar, even in day heat.

Today looks clear so far, but they expect stronger wind. Yesterday results are out. 3 pilots in goal and Mads 200 m short. Winner got 160 points, so everyone love them now. Guys deserve medals at least!