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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 F9A Drone Soccer USA Open International Cup - |
Event ID: 15911Bid:460Event classification: Open International - Non World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F9A - Drone Soccer Team event
Place: Alexandria, Virginia (USA)
Date(s): 26 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Website:http://www.dronesoccer.usEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Donaupokal F3F - |
Event ID: 16572Bid:246Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3F (RC Slope Soaring Gliders)
Place: Hainburg an der Donau (Austria)
Date(s): 26 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Website:Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Mecsek Cup - |
Event ID: 16469Bid:362Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F2A (CL Speed)
Place: Pecs (Hungary)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Website:http://www.rcpecs.huEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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World Cup for Space models KASPICHAN - |
Event ID: 16524Bid:743Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: S4A (Boost Glider Duration - 0 to 2.5 Ns)
Place: Kaspichan (Bulgaria)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Alternate dates: 18 May to 19 May 2024Website:Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Gliderkeeper F5J Masters Escalona - |
Event ID: 16585Bid:669Event classification: Open International - Non World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F5J (RC Electric Powered Thermal Duration Gliders)
Place: Escalona del Prado (Segovia) (Spain)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Alternate dates: 25 May to 26 May 2024Website:http://f5jmasters.com/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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F5J BULGARIA CUP - |
Event ID: 16586Bid:743Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F5J (RC Electric Powered Thermal Duration Gliders)
Place: Dupnitsa (Bulgaria)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Website:www.f5jbulgaria.comEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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19. Kirchheim Open - |
Event ID: 16596Bid:698Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3B (RC Multi Task Gliders)
Place: Kirchheim unter Teck (Germany)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Website:https://www.msc-kirchheim.de/kirchheim-open-f3bEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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INTERNATIONAL HAND LAUNCH GLIDER FESTIVAL - |
Event ID: 16664Bid:460Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3K (RC Hand Launch Gliders)
Place: Poway, CA (USA)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Website:https://www.ihlgf.com/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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10 th International Modena Trophy - |
Event ID: 16766Bid:277Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3D (RC Pylon Racing Aeroplanes)
Place: Magreta di Sassuolo, Modena (Italy)
Date(s): 27 Apr to 28 Apr 2024Alternate dates: 19 Oct to 20 Oct 2024Website:Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Upcoming Events
| 03 May 2024 | 2024 Svitavy World Cup F2D - | Svitavy (Czech Republic) |
| 04 May 2024 | 2024 Munich BreznCup - | München (Germany) |
| 04 May 2024 | 2024 City cup Holíč - | Holic (Slovakia) |
| 09 May 2024 | 2024 Karlskoga World Cup - | Karlskoga (Sweden) |
| 10 May 2024 | 2024 Militky Cup - | Pfäffikon ZH (Switzerland) |
| 10 May 2024 | 2024 F3F SPRING CUP - | Mechelinki (Poland) |
| 11 May 2024 | 2024 SALONTA CUP F1A,B,C,Q - | Salonta (Romania) |
| 11 May 2024 | 2024 Euro Heli Series France - | Surin (France) |
| 11 May 2024 | 2024 F5B/F5F Wettbewerb Wasserburg am Inn - | Wasserburg am Inn (Germany) |
| 11 May 2024 | 2024 Aircrasher FAI Worldcup - | Aichtal (Germany) |
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 102 : 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 |
