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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
Open international Rhône Alpes - |
Event ID: 18318Bid:371Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F1A (FF Gliders)
Place: Arbigny (France)
Date(s): 24 Oct to 25 Oct 2026Website:https://amcvs.frEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Lamia Open 2026 - |
Event ID: 18441Bid:267Event classification: Open International - Non World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F5J (RC Electric Powered Thermal Duration Gliders)
Place: makrakomi (Greece)
Date(s): 24 Oct to 25 Oct 2026Website:FAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Upcoming Events
| 25 October 2026 | 2026 West Bohemian World Cup - | Kožlany (Czech Republic) |
| 25 October 2026 | 2026 AFA GBA Drone Soccer Competition - | Hong Kong (Hong Kong, China) |
| 28 October 2026 | 2026 Open Panamericano F3A Buga - | Buga (Colombia) |
| 31 October 2026 | 2026 Open International Series F7B Model Airships "Hugo Eckener Cup" - | Friedrichshafen (Germany) |
| 07 November 2026 | 2026 6th Memorial Murat Šarkinović - | Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) |
| 14 November 2026 | 2026 Condor Cup - | Santiago (Chile) |
| 21 November 2026 | 2026 Sélestat International F3P Masters - | Selestat (France) |
| 27 November 2026 | 2026 Open Internacional V&V 2026 Gran Canaria - | Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (Spain) |
| 28 November 2026 | 2026 3rd F1N Styria Cup - | Slovenke Konjice (Slovenia) |
| 02 December 2026 | 2026 Qatar International Pylon Race "Desert Falcons" - | Doha (Qatar) |
Latest FAI World Record Claims
| 29 June 2026 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : Altitude S102 : 350 m | Steve Kristal (USA) |
| 12 April 2026 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : Duration (ceiling 15 m - 30 m): F125-c : 28 min 35 sec | Brett Sanborn (USA) |
| 15 March 2026 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : Speed - indoor: F221 : 12,3 km/h | Tomas Leijon (SWE) |
| 15 March 2026 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : DIstance in a closed circuit - Indoor: F222 : 1 050 m | Tomas Leijon (SWE) |
| 15 March 2026 | Aeromodelling and Spacemodelling : Speed in a closed circuit - indoor: F223 : 11,5 km/h | Tomas Leijon (SWE) |
