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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 Asian Paragliding Accuracy Championships - |
Event ID: 17691Bid:784Event classification: First Category EventType of event: Continental ChampionshipDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Pha Tak Suea, Nongkhai (Thailand)
Date(s): 07 Feb to 15 Feb 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/5th-asian-pga-championshipsEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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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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Bob White Memorial Max Men International - |
Event ID: 18083Bid:460Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F1A (FF Gliders)
Place: Lost Hills, California (USA)
Date(s): 12 Feb to 16 Feb 2026Website:Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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7th British Winter Open - |
Event ID: 18254Bid:255Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Roldanillo (Colombia)
Date(s): 10 Feb to 17 Feb 2026Alternate dates: 02 Feb to 09 Feb 2026Website:https://airtribune.com/bwo2026/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Paragliding World Cup India, Panchgani 2026 (Season 2025) - |
Event ID: 18264Bid:272Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Panchgani (India)
Date(s): 14 Feb to 21 Feb 2026Website:https://pwca.events/paragliding-world-cup-india-panchgani-2026/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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PIHABF FAI Drone Racing World Cup - |
Event ID: 18283Bid:747Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F9U - Drone Racing
Place: Capas, Tarlac Philippines (Philippines)
Date(s): 13 Feb to 15 Feb 2026Alternate dates: 13 Feb to 15 Feb 2026Website:https://www.philballoonfest.net/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Ice Games - Paragliding Accuracy 2026, Stage 1 - |
Event ID: 18309Bid:279Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Taldykorgan (Kazakhstan)
Date(s): 14 Feb to 15 Feb 2026Alternate dates: 15 Feb to 16 Feb 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/ice-games-paragliding-accuracy2Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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PIHABF Paragliding Accuracy Competition 2026 - |
Event ID: 18351Bid:747Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Capas, Tarlac Philippines (Philippines)
Date(s): 13 Feb to 15 Feb 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/pihabf-paragliding-accuracy-competition-2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Copa Valadares de Parapente 2026 - |
Event ID: 18409Bid:806Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Governador Valadares (Brazil)
Date(s): 14 Feb to 16 Feb 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/copa-valadares-de-parapente-2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Upcoming Events
| 15 February 2026 | Ice Games - Paragliding Accuracy, Stage 2 - | Taldykorgan (Kazakhstan) |
| 17 February 2026 | Western Cape Regional Championships - | Worcester (South Africa) |
| 18 February 2026 | 1st 1st Cup - Dedalo's - Piedechinche 2026 - | Piedechinche, Co (Colombia) |
| 20 February 2026 | 15th El Peñon Classic Race 2026 - | El Peñon, Temascaltepec (Mexico) |
| 20 February 2026 | Kinokawa Sky Grand Prix 2026 - | Kinokawa (Japan) |
| 20 February 2026 | British Accuracy Cup - Round 1 - | Woldingham (United Kingdom) |
| 21 February 2026 | Corryong PG Open 2026 - | Corryong (Australia) |
| 21 February 2026 | 1st Stage of the 2026 Santa Catarina Championship - Jaraguá do Sul - SC - | Morro das Antenas, Jaragua do Sul (Brazil) |
| 22 February 2026 | NSW Hang Gliding State Titles 2026 - | Manilla, NSW (Australia) |
| 23 February 2026 | Open Trujillo 2026 Copa Q Tanque - | Torococo – Trujillo (Venezuela) |
Latest FAI World Record Claims
| 15 September 2024 | Space records : Altitude : 1 408,16 km | |
| 15 September 2024 | Space records : Altitude : 1 408,16 km | Sarah Gillis (USA) |
| 12 September 2015 | Space records : Accumulated space flight time : 878 d 11 h 29 min 24 sec | Gennady I Padalka (RUS) |
| 26 February 2011 | Space records : Assembled mass of spaceships linked in flight : 515 085 kg | |
| 14 June 2008 | Space records : Assembled mass of spaceships linked in flight : 397 870 kg | Sts And Iss Crews Members (-i-) |
