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CIAM Flyer (04-2017) - FAI Space Modelling’s World Cup – the Histo.... | |
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1991 saw FAI-CIAM decide to trial a Space Models’ World Cup during 1992. Threatened by ‘Real World’ changes, like the schisms of Yugoslavia and the Romanian revolution and more, Model Flying an.... Read more... |
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CIAM Flyer (03-2017) - FAI Space Modelling’s World Cup – the Histo.... | |
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1980s…just so much was happening in the ‘Real World’. An Iron Curtain corroding and creaking, a Berlin Wall flawed and crumbling: focal changes definitely imminent. Model Flying in Eastern Europ.... Read more... |
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One month to go until the 1st FAI International Drones Conference and .... | |
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In one month the 1st FAI International Drones Conference and Expo will open its door at the EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne). Read more... |
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9 July 2012: Akihiro Danjo flew his model aircraft for almost 20 minut.... | |
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Five years ago today, on 9 July 2012, Japanese pilot Akihiro Danjo flew his model aircraft with extensible motor for 19 min 40 sec, thus breaking the World Record in Duration. His remarkable record st.... Read more... |
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Registration opens for the 1st FAI International Drones Conference an.... | |
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FAI has issued an invitation to attend the 1st FAI International Drones Conference in Lausanne, Switzerland, from 1 - 3 September 2017 about Innovation, Safety and Sports. Read more... |
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Ten Years Ago: Mardna's 111km model seaplane world record | |
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Ten years ago Toomas Mardna set a world record for aeromodelling that still stands today: a 111km out-and-return flight with a piston-motor seaplane, flying along the banks of Lake Maardu in Estonia. .... Read more... |
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6 September 1970: Maynard Hill, the Lindbergh of Model Planes, Boosts.... | |
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Let us look back 45 years on the 6 September 1970 and recall an FAI World Record in Gain in Altitude for Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling (Class F) that has not been broken since. On that day, the Ame.... Read more... |
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World Games 2013 athlete's profile: Andres Leoni (ESP-ARG) | |
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Name Andres LEONI Sport Aeromodelling Gender M Nationality ESP - ARG Year of birth 1981 Start year in the sport 1989 Experience 24 years Best achievem.... Read more... |
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World Games 2013 athlete's profile: Alan Goljevscek (SLO) | |
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Name Alan GOLJEVSCEK Sport Aeromodelling Gender M Nationality SLO Year of birth 1987 Start year in the sport 2004 Experience approx. 7000 hours of fl.... Read more... |
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Current Events
FAI F1ABCQ Asian-Oceanic Championships for Free Flight Model Aircraft - |
Event ID: 16490Bid:780Event classification: First Category EventType of event: Continental ChampionshipDisciplines / Task Styles: F1A (FF Gliders)
Place: Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia)
Date(s): 24 Jul to 28 Jul 2024Website:http://masa.mnEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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DX Racing Serbia - |
Event ID: 16546Bid:792Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F9U - Drone Racing
Place: Bela Crkva (Serbia)
Date(s): 27 Jul to 28 Jul 2024Alternate dates: 03 Aug to 04 Aug 2024Website:http://www.rcdronsrbija.comEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Norway Open F3J - |
Event ID: 16759Bid:292Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3J (Thermal Duration Gliders)
Place: Elverum / Starmoen (Norway)
Date(s): 27 Jul to 28 Jul 2024Website:www.f3j.noEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Upcoming Events
| 28 July 2024 | 2024 World Cup F1E ”TURDA CUP” - | Turda (Romania) |
| 28 July 2024 | 2024 FAI F3J World Championships for Model Gliders - | Elverum (Norway) |
| 03 August 2024 | 2024 SUI International F5B - | Pfäffikon ZH (Switzerland) |
| 03 August 2024 | 2024 4th Dolomitenpokal Lienz F5L - | Lienz (Austria) |
| 03 August 2024 | 2024 Swedish Fast Track Challenge (SFTC) - | Palsboda (Sweden) |
| 03 August 2024 | 2024 Prilep Cup - Trophy of Prilep - | Prilep (North Macedonia) |
| 03 August 2024 | 2024 NORTH COAST CUP - | Pueblo, Colorado (USA) |
| 06 August 2024 | 2024 FAI F1ABP Junior World Championships for Free Flight Model Aircraft - | Prilep (North Macedonia) |
| 08 August 2024 | 2024 DR LAIRD JACKSON MEMORIAL WORLD CUP OF THE UNITED STATES - | Muncie, Indiana (USA) |
| 09 August 2024 | 2024 GOVERNOR'S CUP - | Toszek (Poland) |
Latest FAI World Record Claims
| 26 March 2024 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : Duration in competition, two flights: F120 : 58 min 38 sec | Yuan Kang Lee (USA) |
| 02 March 2024 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : Payload Altitude S105 : 206,3 m | Emma Kristal (USA) |
| 01 March 2024 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : Altitude S102 : 379,7 m | Steve Kristal (USA) |
| 01 March 2024 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : Altitude S104 : 199 m | Matt Steele (USA) |
| 12 August 2023 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : Team Race (Race Time) in Competition (200 laps): F137 : 6 min 25,5 sec |
