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Look Up, the Drones are coming! | |
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Drones are here now and they are multiplying fast! The first FAI International Drones Conference was a big success as it heard about the brave new world of Drones and robots in the sky. Read more... |
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Drones at the cutting edge | |
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The sun came out for the third and final day of the FAI International Drones Conference and Expo in Lausanne, Switzerland. Read more... |
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The Game of Drones: Racing and Sports | |
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People playing with models in the air is not new, but the scale of Drone Sports is like nothing the world has ever seen before, was the take-away message from the final session at the first FAI Intern.... Read more... |
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Drone Control? Rules and regulations for drones | |
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“Be aware, this is a paradigm shift. Airspace is a commodity that is suddenly open to everyone, and this is a major, major shift.” Read more... |
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Preparing for the Drone Invasion | |
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The message from the first day at the first FAI International Drones Conference could not have been clearer: The drones are coming, and they are coming fast. Not only that, they are arriving en masse .... Read more... |
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Five years ago on this day: A Microlight and Paramotor World Record st.... | |
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Today, five years ago on 17 February 2012, Indian pilot Parmjit Singh, used a special harness, the Aeros Discus 14 with a Radne Motor AB Raket 120, to fly a record distance in a straight line without.... Read more... |
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Two years ago: Father and son set African Record | |
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Two years ago on this day, Tijl Schmelzer and his father Bert were the very first to pass the 200 km/h barrier using thermals rather than mountain waves. Read more... |
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Russian balloonist Fedor Konyukhov awarded FAI - Breitling Pilot of t.... | |
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A Russian priest who circumnavigated the world in a balloon in record time has been presented the inaugural FAI - Breitling Pilot of the Year Award at a ceremony in Switzerland yesterday, Thursday 17 .... Read more... |
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PILOT PROFILE: 60 seconds with hang gliding champion Christian Ciech | |
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Christian Ciech is one of the most successful pilots in competition hang gliding, and was FAI European and World Champion at the same time in 2016. We spoke to him… Read more... |
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NASA’s top man Charles Bolden is still aiming for the stars | |
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Charles Bolden, who has been awarded the prestigious FAI Gold Space Medal for 2016, knows about space. Not only has he been in orbit four times, but for the last seven years he has been at the head of.... Read more... |
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Current Events
Zillertal Battle 2026 - |
Event ID: 17615Bid:246Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Mayrhofen (Austria)
Date(s): 11 Apr to 12 Apr 2026Alternate dates: 11 Apr to 12 Apr 2025Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/ZB2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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JIM RICHMOND OPEN - |
Event ID: 18086Bid:460Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F1D (FF Indoor Aircraft)
Place: West Baden, Indiana (USA)
Date(s): 11 Apr to 13 Apr 2026Website:https://www.freeflight.org/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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MTSR Sowiniec Cup - |
Event ID: 18196Bid:294Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: S4A (Boost Glider Duration - 0 to 2.5 Ns)
Place: Krakow (Poland)
Date(s): 11 Apr to 12 Apr 2026Website:https://mtsrsowiniec.pl/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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SISAK OPEN 2026 - |
Event ID: 18459Bid:256Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Sisak (Croatia)
Date(s): 10 Apr to 12 Apr 2026Alternate dates: 17 Apr to 19 Apr 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/sisak-open-2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Memorial "Adriano Ghiselli" - |
Event ID: 18338Bid:277Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F1A (FF Gliders)
Place: Capannori (Lucca) (Italy)
Date(s): 11 Apr to 12 Apr 2026Alternate dates: 18 Apr to 19 Apr 2026Website:https://www.asdvoli.itEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Swiss Cup Flims 2026 - |
Event ID: 18398Bid:305Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Flims (Switzerland)
Date(s): 11 Apr to 12 Apr 2026Website:https://www.swissleague.ch/comp-league/general-info/rules/local-regulations-swiss-cup-and-swiss-cup-flexEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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FAI Junior World Gliding Championships - |
Event ID: 17796Bid:245Event classification: First Category EventType of event: Continental ChampionshipDisciplines / Task Styles: Club Class
Place: Lake Keepit (Australia)
Date(s): 06 Jan to 20 Jan 2029Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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F5J Litteam cup - |
Event ID: 18281Bid:300Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F5J (RC Electric Powered Thermal Duration Gliders)
Place: Tekovsky Hradok (Slovakia)
Date(s): 11 Apr to 12 Apr 2026Website:https://www.litteamcup.sk/f5j-litteam-cup.phpEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Dobrča Open 2026 - |
Event ID: 18464Bid:301Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Begunje na Gorenjskem (Slovenia)
Date(s): 10 Apr to 12 Apr 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/dobrca-open-2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Voss Open 2026 - Racingligaen runde 1 - |
Event ID: 18519Bid:292Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Voss (Norway)
Date(s): 10 Apr to 12 Apr 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/voss-open-2026-racingligaenFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Coppa VOLI F3K World Cup - |
Event ID: 18352Bid:277Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3K (RC Hand Launch Gliders)
Place: Rivalta Torinese (TO) (Italy)
Date(s): 11 Apr to 12 Apr 2026Alternate dates: 02 May to 03 May 2026Website:Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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United States Canopy Piloting Association Meet #2 - |
Event ID: 18491Bid:310Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Speed
Place: Sebastian, FL (USA)
Date(s): 11 Apr to 12 Apr 2026Website:http://www.swoopleague.comEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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3rd Stage of the Santa Catarina Championship 2026 – Presidente Getúlio - |
Event ID: 18538Bid:806Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Presidente Getúlio (Brazil)
Date(s): 11 Apr to 12 Apr 2026Alternate dates: 18 Apr to 19 Apr 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/3rd-stage-of-the-santa-catarina-championship-2026-presidenteEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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FAI Pan-American Paragliding Championship - |
Event ID: 18488Bid:806Event classification: First Category EventType of event: Continental ChampionshipDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Castelo, Espírito Santo (Brazil)
Date(s): 11 Apr to 18 Apr 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/pg-panam-2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Open Trabuco Hike And Fly and National League - |
Event ID: 18047Bid:669Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Hike & Fly
Place: Villanueva Del Trabuco (Spain)
Date(s): 10 Apr to 12 Apr 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/open-trabuco-hike-and-fly-and-national-leagueEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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F3B Hohenstoffeln-Pokal 2026 - |
Event ID: 18138Bid:305Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3B (RC Multi Task Gliders)
Place: Hilzingen-Binningen (Switzerland)
Date(s): 11 Apr to 12 Apr 2026Website:https://mg-airsports.euEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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PRE PGAWC 2026 - |
Event ID: 18380Bid:1695Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: ERBIL (Iraq)
Date(s): 09 Apr to 12 Apr 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/pre-pgawc-20262FAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Upcoming Events
| 12 April 2026 | 2026 Dalby Big Air 2026 - | Dalby Airport (Australia) |
| 16 April 2026 | Staufen Cup 2026 - | Obere 688, 6870 Bezau (Austria) |
| 17 April 2026 | 2026 Slovenia F3F Cup - | Vipava (Slovenia) |
| 17 April 2026 | 2nd Round Serbian League - Vrsac Open 2026 - | Vrsac (Serbia) |
| 17 April 2026 | Campeonato Brasileiro Sport 2026 - Bela Vista - | São Sebastião da Bela Vista (Brazil) |
| 17 April 2026 | Zvičina ACC CUP 2026 - | Zvičina 163, Trebihos (Czechia) |
| 18 April 2026 | 2026 Föhrlberg-Cup - | Oberkotzau (Germany) |
| 18 April 2026 | 2026 Budapest F3K World Cup - | Solymár (Hungary) |
| 18 April 2026 | 2026 INTERNATIONAL HAND LAUNCH GLIDER FESTIVAL - | Poway, CA (USA) |
| 18 April 2026 | 100th Pazardzhik Open 2026 - | Pazardzhik (Bulgaria) |
| 19 April 2026 | 2026 Otto-Kuttler-Cup - | Oberkotzau (Germany) |
| 19 April 2026 | 2026 XI Backa Indoor Open - | Sombor (Serbia) |
| 19 April 2026 | 2025 Paragliding World Cup Brazil, Governador Valadares 2026 (Season 2025) - | Governador Valadares (Brazil) |
| 20 April 2026 | CIVL Explorer Event - | Gemona del Friuli (Italy) |
| 22 April 2026 | 2026 KOREA F3A WORLD CUP - | Seoul city (Korea) |
