Coming from Norway, please forgive me using english!
Had a great time in Fiss this summer! With no prior experience with thermal flight (we are spoiled with great slopes), it was very a exciting and interesting happening.
The arrangement was very well organized, and the only issue we had was the language barrier. I think it would be a great thing if we could have handouts etc that would say something about the way the conditions changes throughout the day. This is probably second nature to those who are used to fly this way, but unfortunately, we discovered the hard way, how the changing conditions had a crucial effect.
My friend lost his Discus in his first flight (see attached video)
In hindsight, he should never tossed out his model under those conditions, but we did not fully understand what was going on. Maybe pilots with motorless models should get a warning from the staff, when the conditions are unsafe.
Anyway, what a great place, and arrangement!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5yToL-ld4I