CIAM Flyer (01-2013) - Flying in an Unbelievably Blue Winter Sky
Thursday, 14 February 2013 12:15
Thermals when flying in Winter?"These are less likely in midwinter – but ridge and wave soaring from the bottom of the valley are possible," says a local model pilot, "but the stable weather conditions bring high-altitude winds in which we can sometimes – keeping a safe distance from the mountain – fly to very high altitudes with lift continuously increasing with altitude". Download the full content of the latest CIAM Flyer (01-2013) - Flying in an Unbelievably Blue Winter Sky in PDF format !
Latest Ranking Lists - Freefall Style & Accuracy Landings
Wednesday, 13 February 2013 14:11
France and Russia top Parachuting Ranking Lists for Freefall Style and Accuracy Landings
Poland bid to host the 15th FAI World Helicopter Championship
Friday, 08 February 2013 17:45
The Bid brings forward the next World Championship by 1 year thus avoiding any conflict with any World Air Games proposals for 2015. The FAI Rotorcraft Commission meets in March 2013 to consider this offer. 2013 FAI Qualifying Sailplane GP - Vitacura, Chile
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Duvoisin explains his new Eco-Balloon concept to the FAI Executive Board
Monday, 04 February 2013 10:51
During their visit, the Board were fortunate enough to meet Pierrick Duvoisin, a passionate balloon pilot and holder of four FAI World Records. Pierrick explained his latest 'Eco-Balloon' project, which he believes will change the nature of ballooning in the future thanks to the dramatic energy-saving design and performance. 32nd FAI World Gliding Championships in Argentina
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We Celebrate our three new heroes!
Monday, 21 January 2013 08:53
The 32nd FAI World Gliding Championships are over and we have three new World Champions. Congratulation to the 2012 Formation Skydiving and Artistic Events - Prostejov CZE
Thursday, 17 January 2013 14:50
Kiessling and reigning champions are playing their game well at the 32nd FAI World Gliding Championships
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For many years, model airplanes have been flown in wintertime on the frozen lake in Davos in the Swiss alps. The conditions may be a bit special but are not nearly as nasty as aeromodellers in warmer hemispheres may think.
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