Winners of the 2014 FAI Awards and FAI-Breitling Award Announced

The FAI has announced the winners of the 2014 FAI Awards and FAI-Breitling Award, celebrating the outstanding dedication and contribution to air sports.Aerobatics pilot Aude Lemordant,
Breitling Youngster Award recipient Ryan Campbell and Dr. John Grubbström

The ceremony took place last night in Pattaya, Thailand, as part of the 108th FAI General Conference which is held today and tomorrow, and hosted by the Royal Aeronautic Sports Association of Thailand (RASAT).

For the first time, live streaming allowed people from all around the world to be in the heart of the event. Judging from the amount of views and comments, this new feature was a complete success. For those who missed it, the replay of the whole ceremony can be watched on the FAI Youtube Channel.

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Get the Bug for Air Sports with the new FAI Video

The FAI has released a new video featuring all air sports activities under the umbrella of the Federation. The 3-minute film succinctly presents the FAI sports and includes footage of FAI international records from Charles Lindbergh to Felix Baumgartner.

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Jacques Mangenot

Jacques Mangenot (France) a long time leader passed away.

A great loss to Valentina and his son Martin and the Helicopter Family of France.

David Hamilton – CIG President

2014 FAI Young Artists Contest winners - congratulations from CIG President

The FAI Rotorcraft Commission (CIG) takes the opportunity of congratulating all the winners of the 2014 FAI Young Artists Contest. Their interpretation, individual skill and imagination is exceptional.

Many of our competing pilots undertake this work and were delighted at the chosen theme.

Many congratulations to you all.

David Hamilton – CIG President.

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2013 FAI Annual Report available now !

The 2013 FAI Annual Report, which gives an overview of last year’s activities and achievements of the Federation, has been released.

•     View online Flipbook
•     Download PDF

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Main decisions taken at the FAI Rotorcraft Commission 2014 Annual Meeting

The 2014 Annual Meeting of the FAI Rotorcraft Commission (CIG) was held on 6 and 7 March 2014 in Lausanne (Switzerland).

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Green airsports honoured with new environmental award

The FAI Environmental Commission (EnvC) has established the Angelo d’Arrigo Diploma, a new FAI environmental award which aims at recognising and promoting major contributions in the field of environmental and sustainable development, in accordance with the development of a philosophy and a vision of sport aviation that increasingly wants to be respectful of the environment that surrounds it.

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FAI names Susanne Schödel as new Secretary General

The FAI is pleased to announce the appointment of Susanne Schödel as its new Secretary General, starting on 1 March 2014. Schödel, a 41 year old German native, combines experience in airsports, management of non-profit making organisations and political matters.

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Help us promote helicopter activities amongst youngsters

The FAI Rotorcraft Commission (CIG) is calling all helicopter pilots and fans to help promote rotorcraft and search and rescue activities amongst the young of the World.

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Margarita Afanaskina

The Commission has heard, with very great sadness, the loss of Margarita Afanaskina (Russia) in a flying accident.

Margarita, two weeks ago, won the Belgium Helicopter Championship.

All our thoughts go to her family remembering her wonderful skill, warm smile, her enthusiasm and the help she gave so generously to others.

David Hamilton
CIG President