It took me ages to get the forward launch technique, I cracked it after I had someone film the failed attempts on video, this made me realise I was hesitating far too long before bringing on the power! So if its totally nil wind the key is to build up the power as you are pulling up the wing, which sounds like you are now doing!
Tips for landing which I found helped me land on my feet:-
Don't flare too early! To prevent this I look to the horizon (never down at your feet!), then put one foot forward and the other foot back waiting to feel the ground with the back foot (the back foot should be hanging slightly lower than the front foot assuming you are hanging out of the seat!). As soon as you feel the slightest touch of the ground with the back foot it's a signal to flare and your already in the right position to run off the landing on your front foot.
My landings are still not perfect, I come in fast on trims out to +2 reflex and my wing usually over flys me slightly and sometimes crashes down in front of me (not very elegant or good for the wing), something I'm trying to improve on!
Also, I'm trying to crack the spot landings, I lay a blanket down in the middle of the field and I haven't managed to land on it yet, but inching closer each time!
Great training blog!
Andy