Dmitri Samokhvalov - 2017 European Advanced Champion
Monday, 21 August 2017 11:27
Dmitri Samokhvalov of Russia became the 10th FAI European Advanced Aerobatic Champion at Chotebor in the Czech Republic on 13th August, fighting off a strong challenge from French pilot and current World Advanced Champion Loic Lovicourt and fellow Russian Roman Ovchinnikov. Dmitri's haul of medals included a silver in the Free Known 1st programme, a second gold in Free Unknown #1 and a bronze in Free Unknown #2. The event was held in very changeable weather, the judges hiding from 30°c plus some days and shivering in the low teens on others, and flying on the final day was extended to almost 8pm in order to complete the last programme. Chotebor proved to be an excellent venue, though with a confusing box layout that had a few pilots scratching to align with the axes. CD Vladimir Machula ran a typically brisk schedule, although the weather brought a good number of nail-biting moments.
Ferenc Toth wins Gold in Glider Aerobatics
Sunday, 23 July 2017 21:35
Ferenc Toth (HUN) has won the Glider Aerobatics competition at The World Games following Saturday night’s spectacular Freestyle competition programme. Air Sports at The World Games Day 2: ‘Flying to be the best’
Saturday, 22 July 2017 21:37
It was a perfect day of flying at the Air Sports competitions at The World Games in Wroclaw, Poland, on Saturday 22 July, with all three air sports completing two full competition sessions. Air Sports at The World Games showcase 'the best of the best'
Friday, 21 July 2017 22:27
The first day of Air Sports competition at The World Games in Wroclaw, Poland was a huge success, with good flying weather allowing every discipline tocomplete a double session of competition flying. Air Sports Set to Shine at The World Games
Thursday, 20 July 2017 23:58
The World Games 2017 opened in spectacular style in the city of Wroclaw, Poland on Thursday night, 20 July 2017, with an opening ceremony of light, sound and music in front of 35,000 people. Sixty-six athletes from three air sports to take part in The World Games 2017, 20-23 July
Monday, 17 July 2017 15:22
Sixty-six international air sports athletes will compete in three different air sports at the World Games in Poland. Parachuting Canopy Piloting, Glider Aerobatics and Paramotoring will all feature over four days from 20-23 July 2017. The best of FAI 2016 competitions video is here!
Tuesday, 25 October 2016 11:49
The best of FAI 2016 competitions video is here! Have a look at FAI's compilation video of the main competitions of the season 2016: A life in aerobatics: Mikhail Mamistov
Monday, 12 September 2016 09:49
From learning to fly in 1983 in the then Soviet Union, Mikhail Mamistov has become one of the most decorated pilots in the history of Aerobatics competition. We meet the legend… Understanding Aresti figures in Aerobatic competition
Friday, 26 August 2016 09:11
How do pilots know what aerobatic manoeuvres they have to fly when they compete? The answer lies in understanding what are called Aresti figures. Flying the Extra 330SC Aerobatic Plane
Tuesday, 23 August 2016 11:16
What’s so extra about the Extra? The Extra 330SC is the most popular plane here at the FAI European Aerobatic Championships. We asked two pilots, Kenny Chiang from Hong Kong, and John Galliard, head of the judging committee at CIVA, to explain. 20th FAI European Aerobatic Championships: 20-27 August 2016
Saturday, 20 August 2016 14:30
Forty of Europe’s best aerobatic pilots gathered in the small town of Moravska Trebova in eastern Czech Republic today, for the start of the 20th FAI European Aerobatic Championships. More Articles...
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