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As well as those big distances that bring in the points ADVANCE also values those flights which may not necessarily be right at the top in online ranking, but which get your attention by their unconventional choice of track. Each month the most creative attempt is chosen by many-times world cup victor and 2011 XAlps Winner Chrigel Maurer.
Most creative flights 2012
September 2012: Adam Grzech 109 km, Olesnica (PL):
Chrigel Maurer has chosen the most creative flight of the month for the last time this XC season. September's decision goes to Adam Grzech for his 109 km one-way flight in his home country, Poland. "A flatland flight like this in September is difficult", said Chrigel. 
Adam Grzech's flight
Chrigel Maurer has chosen Thomas Klingler's 19th August 2012 200km flight for the most creative flight of the month. Although this FAI triangle from Fiesch (CH) is regarded as a standard flight, Chrigel - especially taking this into special account - chose it because Thomas has twice managed the same flight in two days, achieving a significantly greater distance than his rivals. Thomas Klingler's flight
In July there were so many good flights that Chrigel had a hard time choosing the most creative one. He has decided in favour of Sergio Waldmeier's alpine crossing from Fiesch to Adelboden in the Berner Oberland, Chrigel's own birthplace. Sergio Waldmeier's flight
Chrigel Maurer has chosen Samuel Blocher’s Black Forest record of June 2nd, 2012 as the most creative flight of the month. Samuel Blocher flew his OMEGA 8 more than 200 km from Oppenau to near Augsburg. Chrigel said: "I’ve flown in these hills myself. I would say that 207 km in the Black Forest is very difficult, and a long way." Samuel Blocher's flight
For May Chrigel chose Thomas Stivanello’s flight from Marbachegg out into the flatlands. Thomas chose this route “from the heart – not for the record books”, as he said himself. Thomas Stivanello's flight
The 2012 XC season has started, and as for last year Chrigel Maurer will choose the most creative flight every month. For April 2012 this is Tom Salamonsen’s 115 km flight from Hjartdal (Norway) out to the Norwegian coast. “To fly from the mountains to the sea is something special! And to fly 115km this time of year in Norway is not exactly everyday stuff”, said Chrigel about his choice. Tom Salamonsen's flght
April 2011: Thomas Stivanello, 74 km, Niederwiler Stierenberg (CH)
The most creative flight of April 2011 is Swiss pilot Thomas Stivanello’s flatland outing on 13.04.2011. Stivanello took off at the Niederwiler Stierenberg (Jura), flew across the Swiss midlands and landed after 74 kms free distance near Blumenstein (Thun). 
Thomas Stivanello's flight
May 2011: René Pauly, 144 km altes Lager (DE)
For May’s most original offering Chrigel Maurer chose René Paulys Berlin ring road flight – “Osttangente Berlin“. Pauly winched up at the Altes Lager (DE) airfield on May 23rd 2011 for a 144 km free distance flight, during which he traced a semicircular track around Berlin. René Pauly's flight
June 2011: Thomas Klingler, 97 km, Ebenalp (CH)
For the most creative flight of June 2011 Chrigel Maurer chose Thomas Klingler’s direct flight in the mountains. "On June 28th Thomas flew something new and difficult. Normally it is very easy to fly from the Alps to the Alpstein", explained Chrigel about his choice. Thomas took off on the Ebenalp (CH) and flew 97 km pretty much straight across the Alps. Thomas Klingler's flight
July 2011: Arne Kristian Boiesen, 94.5 km, Vaga, Vole (NOR)
For the July 2011 most creative flight Chrigel Maurer decided on Arne Kristian Boiesen's Norwegian and nordic record-setting out-and-return of 14th July 2011. The results of this eleven and a half hour venture were many hours in the car and two days off work. Chrigel based his decision on Arne Kristian’s perseverance. Arne Kristian took off and landed in Vaga, Vale (Norway). Arne Kristian Boiesen's flight
August 2011: Adam Grzech, 139 km, Borsk (PL)
Chrigel nominates Adam Grzech’s flight from Borsk (PL) out to the Baltic sea as the most creative flight of August 2011. “Adam’s flight reminded me of the X-Alps – cool!”, quipped Chrigel when he announced his choice. Adam took of in Borsk (PL) and flew 139 km well off-road to Chlopy on the Baltic coast. Adam Grzech's flight
September 2011: Samuel Blocher, 67 km, Oppenau Zuflucht (DE)
Chrigel chose Samuel Blocher's flight of September the 3rd as the most creative flight of the month. "To fly so far in September is a good performance!", said Chrigel. Samuel took off at Oppenau Zuflucht (DE) and landed in Pforzheim (GER) 67km away Samuel's flight
