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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 F3CN World Championships for Model Helicopters - |
Event ID: 13821Bid:641Event classification: First Category EventType of event: World ChampionshipDisciplines / Task Styles: F3C (RC Aerobatic Helicopters)
Place: Pitesti (Romania)
Date(s): 02 Aug to 09 Aug 2025Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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The World Games - |
Event ID: 16804Bid:1631Event classification: First Category EventType of event: The World GamesDisciplines / Task Styles: F9U - Drone Racing
Place: Chengdu (China (People's Republic of))
Date(s): 07 Aug to 17 Aug 2025Website:https://www.theworldgames2025.comEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Open Internacional F3F Vitoria - |
Event ID: 17408Bid:669Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3F (RC Slope Soaring Gliders)
Place: Roitegi, Álava (Spain)
Date(s): 08 Aug to 10 Aug 2025Website:https://velerosf3x.blogspot.comEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Upcoming Events
| 09 August 2025 | 2025 47ème Poitou - | Plaines et vallées (France) |
| 09 August 2025 | 2025 5th Dolomitenpokal Lienz F5L - | Lienz (Austria) |
| 09 August 2025 | 2025 Sonnenwendpokal - | Nardt (Germany) |
| 09 August 2025 | 2025 World Cup Utrecht - | Utrecht (Netherlands) |
| 09 August 2025 | 2025 FAI F3A World Championship for Aerobatic Model Aircraft - | Muncie, IN (USA) |
| 10 August 2025 | 2025 FAI F3B World Championship for Model Gliders - | Dresden (Germany) |
| 11 August 2025 | 2025 FAI F1E World Championship for Free Flight Slope Soaring Gliders - | Litoměřice (Czech Republic) |
| 14 August 2025 | 2025 Mongolia Cup - | Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) |
| 15 August 2025 | 2025 Mixmen Cup - | Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) |
| 15 August 2025 | 2025 F5J Cassovia Cup, Eurotour - | Cecejovce (Slovakia) |
Latest FAI World Record Claims
| 25 July 2025 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : Speed in a closed circuit in competition (10 laps): F090 : 54,50 sec | Mark de Groot (NED) |
| 24 July 2025 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : Speed in a closed circuit in competition (10 laps): F083 : 54,97 sec | Robbert van den Bosch (NED) |
| 17 August 2024 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : Team Race (Race Time) in Competition (200 laps): F137 : 6 min 41,7 sec | |
| 13 August 2024 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : Team Race (Race Time) in Competition (100 laps): F136 : 3 min 10,9 sec | |
| 08 August 2024 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : Distance goal and return: F158 : 132,1 km | Joseph Wurts (NZL) |
