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60 years ago today: Sputnik 1 and the Dawn of Space | |
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History changed 60 years ago on 4 October 1957: Read more... |
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NASA’s top man Charles Bolden is still aiming for the stars | |
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Charles Bolden, who has been awarded the prestigious FAI Gold Space Medal for 2016, knows about space. Not only has he been in orbit four times, but for the last seven years he has been at the head of.... Read more... |
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7 September 1956: The first human flies above 100.000 feet | |
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60 years ago on 7 September 1956, American Test pilot Iven C. Kincheloe Jr. flew at more than 3.200 km/h (2.000 mp/h) and to a height of 38.5 km (126.200 feet), becoming the first human ever to fly ab.... Read more... |
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Congratulations from Space for the FAI Komarov Diploma! | |
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“I am absolutely delighted for Scott and Mikhail to receive that very well deserved honour.” Live from the International Space Station (ISS), the British Astronaut Tim Peake congratulated Scott Ke.... Read more... |
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2015 FAI Annual Report released | |
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The 2015 FAI Annual Report provides an overview of all our activities with plenty of pictures. More compact than the previous editions, it includes the competitions, records, awards, our sponsor Breit.... Read more... |
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NASA’s top man Charles Bolden is still aiming for the stars | |
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Charles Bolden, who has been awarded the prestigious FAI Gold Space Medal for 2016, knows about space. Not only has he been in orbit four times, but for the last seven years he has been at the head of.... Read more... |
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7 September 1956: The first human flies above 100.000 feet | |
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60 years ago on 7 September 1956, American Test pilot Iven C. Kincheloe Jr. flew at more than 3.200 km/h (2.000 mp/h) and to a height of 38.5 km (126.200 feet), becoming the first human ever to fly ab.... Read more... |
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Congratulations from Space for the FAI Komarov Diploma! | |
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“I am absolutely delighted for Scott and Mikhail to receive that very well deserved honour.” Live from the International Space Station (ISS), the British Astronaut Tim Peake congratulated Scott Ke.... Read more... |
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11 October 2005: Russian Cosmonaut Krikalev becomes the Absolute Recor.... | |
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Ten years ago, on October 11th 2005 at 01:10:00 (UTC), the manned transport space vehicle “Soyuz TM - 6” landed in the north of Kazakhstan. Hours before, the eleventh expedition to the Internati.... Read more... |
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Interview with Alexey Leonov, the First Man to Walk in Outer Space | |
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On 18 March 1965, FAI celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first space-walk. Russian cosmonaut Alexey Leonov achieved this feat during the Voshkod 2 mission. He stayed out in space for 12 min 9 sec,.... Read more... |
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Current Events
FAI Junior World Gliding Championships - |
Event ID: 17796Bid:245Event classification: First Category EventType of event: Continental ChampionshipDisciplines / Task Styles: Club Class
Place: Lake Keepit (Australia)
Date(s): 06 Jan to 20 Jan 2029Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Liga Nacional Yelmo 2026 - |
Event ID: 18048Bid:669Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Segura de la Sierra (Spain)
Date(s): 08 Jun to 12 Jun 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/liga-nacional-yelmo-2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Polish Club Class Nationals - |
Event ID: 18076Bid:294Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Club Class
Place: Leszno (Poland)
Date(s): 05 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Website:https://aeroklub.leszno.pl/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Schweizer Meisterschaft im Segelflug - |
Event ID: 18185Bid:305Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: handicapped
Place: Schänis (Switzerland)
Date(s): 04 Jun to 12 Jun 2026Website:https://www.soaringspot.com/de/schweizer-meisterschaft-2026-schanis/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Cup of Pedro Tirado 2026 - |
Event ID: 18311Bid:279Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Taldykorgan (Kazakhstan)
Date(s): 11 Jun to 12 Jun 2026Alternate dates: 08 May to 09 May 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/cup-of-pedro-tirado2Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Vršac Open 2026. - |
Event ID: 18346Bid:792Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Vrsac (Serbia)
Date(s): 11 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Alternate dates: 18 Jun to 21 Jun 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/vrsac-open-2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Helicopter World cup - |
Event ID: 18384Bid:294Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Rotorcraft
Place: Zielona Gora (Poland)
Date(s): 11 Jun to 13 Jun 2026Website:http://www.helisport.com.plEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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OGO International Open 2026 - |
Event ID: 18403Bid:305Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Wasserauen (Switzerland)
Date(s): 11 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Website:https://www.swissleague.ch/comp-league/general-info/rules/local-regulations-swiss-cup-and-swiss-cup-flexEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Dunakeszi Vitorlázórepülő Bajnokság - |
Event ID: 18520Bid:1825Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: 15 meter Class
Place: Dunakeszi (Hungary)
Date(s): 04 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Website:https://dkivb.com/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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FAI Sailplane Grand Prix - |
Event ID: 18522Bid:579Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: 15 meter Class
Place: Lasham (United Kingdom)
Date(s): 07 Jun to 13 Jun 2026Website:https://sgp.aero/uk-2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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RS Paragliding 2026 - |
Event ID: 18549Bid:277Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Ivrea (Italy)
Date(s): 11 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Alternate dates: 18 Jun to 21 Jun 2026Website:https://airtribune.com/rs-paragliding/pilotsEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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SRS Naviter Edition, Slovenia - |
Event ID: 18569Bid:301Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Camp Gabrje (Slovenia)
Date(s): 06 Jun to 13 Jun 2026Website:https://airtribune.com/srs-2026-3/infoEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Hike & Fly Moravian Challenge 2026 - |
Event ID: 18608Bid:715Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Hike & Fly
Place: Oldřichovice 1021, 73961 Třinec (Czechia)
Date(s): 11 Jun to 13 Jun 2026Alternate dates: 23 Jul to 25 Jul 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/hike-fly-moravian-challenge-2026FAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Purjelennon SM - |
Event ID: 18614Bid:263Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Club Class
Place: Räyskälä (Finland)
Date(s): 06 Jun to 13 Jun 2026Website:https://www.rayskala.fi/smkisat/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Norwegian Nationals Open and Sportsclass - |
Event ID: 18622Bid:292Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: handicapped
Place: Elverum / Starmoen (Norway)
Date(s): 07 Jun to 13 Jun 2026Website:https://www.olereistad.nlf.no/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Championnat de France - |
Event ID: 18662Bid:373Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: 15 meter Class
Place: Romorantin (France)
Date(s): 07 Jun to 13 Jun 2026Website:https://www.soaringspot.com/cdf2025-romorantin/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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FAI European Hang Gliding Class 1 Championship - |
Event ID: 18671Bid:277Event classification: First Category EventType of event: Continental ChampionshipDisciplines / Task Styles: class 1 Cross country
Place: Gemona (Italy)
Date(s): 31 May to 13 Jun 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/hg1euro-hg5worlds-2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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FAI World Hang Gliding Class 5 Championship - |
Event ID: 18672Bid:277Event classification: First Category EventType of event: World ChampionshipDisciplines / Task Styles: class 5 Cross country
Place: Gemona (Italy)
Date(s): 31 May to 13 Jun 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/hg1euro-hg5worlds-2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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2026 Korea Paragliding Championship & League 1st(XC) - |
Event ID: 18677Bid:281Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: ulsan (Korea)
Date(s): 10 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Alternate dates: 17 Jun to 21 Jun 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/2026-korea-paragliding-league-1st-xcEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Upcoming Events
| 12 June 2026 | 5th Coppa Città di Ferrara - | Ferrara (Italy) |
| 12 June 2026 | Arc'obatic Games 2026 - | Bourg Saint Maurice (France) |
| 12 June 2026 | 1st IV COPA LA BUITRERA DE PARAPENTE ACCURACY OPEN FAI 2 - | la buitrera (Colombia) |
| 12 June 2026 | Finnish OPEN XC League Round 1 - | Lahti (Finland) |
| 12 June 2026 | 2026 Skydive World Cup Series - French leg - Lyon Corbas - | Lyon - Corbas (France) |
| 13 June 2026 | 2026 UK F3A World Cup Competition - | St Albans (United Kingdom) |
| 13 June 2026 | 2026 2. Römerpokal Zülpich F5J - | Zulpich (Germany) |
| 13 June 2026 | 2026 NORTH MACEDONIA F5J WORLD CUP - | Bitola (North Macedonia) |
| 13 June 2026 | 34th Alpe Adria Cup - | Feldkirchen (Austria) |
| 13 June 2026 | 2026 55. Innviertler Wanderpokal F3A - | Schaerding (Austria) |
Latest FAI World Record Claims
| 06 April 2026 | Space records : Distance to Earth : 406 769 km | Gregory R. Wiseman (USA) |
| 06 April 2026 | Space records : Distance to Earth : 406 769 km | Christina Koch (USA) |
| 02 April 2026 | Space records : Altitude : 70 150,00 km | |
| 02 April 2026 | Space records : Altitude : 70 150,00 km | Christina Koch (USA) |
| 15 September 2024 | Space records : Altitude : 1 408,16 km |
