I didn't do much flying last year because they replaced the astro-turf (the new turf is much nicer & softer), and then the pandemic hit, so this is the first time I've flown in quite awhile, really nice to get out. No thermal activity, but the KK Ace consistently gives good flights, even without winding it all the way (I have to get used to winding full blast again!) Stumbled around a bit at first (how does this half-tube work again?), but eventually I got my flying legs back. There were a few people in the park, and they seemed to enjoy watching, particularly the kids. Interesting that someone came up to me and said it was 'mentally relaxing' to watch the flights, I couldn't agree more!