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CIAM Flyer (04-2017) - FAI Space Modelling’s World Cup – the Histo.... | |
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.... | |
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 .... | |
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.... | |
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.... | |
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 | |
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.... | |
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) | |
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) | |
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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Upcoming Events
09 December 2023 | 2023 World Cup Memorial ”OTTO HINTS” F1D - | Slanic Prahova (Romania) |
11 December 2023 | 2023 FAI F1D European Championships for Indoor Model Aircraft - | Slanic Prahova (Romania) |
30 December 2023 | 2023 Latvia Cup - | adazhi (Latvia) |
30 December 2023 | 2023 Black Cat Cup CANCELLED - | Adazi (Latvia) |
30 December 2023 | 2023 27th IKR Pokal CANCELLED - | Bitterfeld (Germany) |
02 February 2024 | 2024 German Drone Ball Cup - | Hannover (Germany) |
10 February 2024 | 2024 KIWI WORLD CUP OF NEW ZEALAND - | Lost Hills, CA (New Zealand) |
14 February 2024 | 2024 NORTH AMERICAN CUP - | Lost Hills, CA (Canada) |
15 February 2024 | 2024 BOB WHITE MEMORIAL MAX MEN INTERNATIONAL - | Lost Hill, CA (USA) |
16 February 2024 | 2024 PIHAB FAI Drone Racing World Cup - | Capas, Tarlac Philippines (Philippines) |
Latest FAI World Record Claims
12 August 2023 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : Team Race (Race Time) in Competition (200 laps): F137 : 6 min 25,5 sec | |
12 June 2023 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : Speed: F166 : 147,331 km/h | Jan Kraneis (GER) |
15 December 2022 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : Duration in competition, two flights: F120 : 57 min 10 sec | Brett Sanborn (USA) |
13 August 2022 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : Team Race (Race Time) in Competition (200 laps): F137 : 6 min 30,8 sec | |
10 August 2022 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : Speed in competition: F134 : 308,8 km/h | Alexander Valishev (USA) |