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The 34th FAI World Gliding Championships in Australia ends on a high | |
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Hard two-week battle in Australian skies sees three new FAI Gliding World Champions win gold. Read more... |
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34th FAI World Gliding Championships 2017 are declared open | |
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The 34th FAI World Gliding Championships in Benalla (AUS) was officially opened on Sunday, 08 January 2017, by Jaclyn Symes MP, Member for Northern Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Minister for Spo.... Read more... |
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Two years ago: Father and son set African Record | |
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Two years ago on this day, Tijl Schmelzer and his father Bert were the very first to pass the 200 km/h barrier using thermals rather than mountain waves. Read more... |
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Australia welcomes the world to the FAI World Gliding Championships 20.... | |
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The 34th FAI World Gliding Championships 2017 kicks-off in Australia on 9 January 2017, with two weeks of high profile, high calibre competition to follow. Read more... |
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German Holger Karow wins 7th FAI Sailplane Grand Prix Finale in South .... | |
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Until the last race it was very close at the top and any of the top five pilots still had a chance to win the contest. Read more... |
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Current Events
US Nationals - |
Event ID: 15532Bid:310Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Open Class
Place: Reedsville, PA (USA)
Date(s): 22 May to 31 May 2022Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Championnat Régional Hauts-de-France - |
Event ID: 15481Bid:265Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Open Class
Place: Cambrai (France)
Date(s): 26 May to 07 Jun 2022Website:http://www.ffvp.fr/agenda-des-competitionsEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Upcoming Events
| 31 May 2022 | 2022 International Air - | Romorantin (France) |
| 03 June 2022 | 2022 Trofeo dell Oltrepo' - | Voghera Rivanazzo (Italy) |
| 04 June 2022 | 2022 Junior Qualification Competition Grefrath - | GRefrath (Germany) |
| 06 June 2022 | 2022 German Gliding Championships - | Zwickau (Germany) |
| 07 June 2022 | 2022 US Nationals - | Yoder, KS (USA) |
| 11 June 2022 | 2022 AAC Alpe Adria Cup - | Feldkirchen (Austria) |
| 11 June 2022 | 2022 Uppsala Masters - | Sundbro (Sweden) |
| 11 June 2022 | 2022 Qualification Competition Winzeln - | Winzeln (Germany) |
| 17 June 2022 | 2022 Coppa citta di Ferrara - | Ferrara (Italy) |
| 19 June 2022 | 2022 Championnat de France classes 18 mètres et Libre - | Buno - Bonnevaux (France) |
Latest FAI World Record Claims
| 12 November 2021 | Gliding : Speed over an out-and-return course of 500 km : 152,75 km/h | Margherita Acquaderni (ITA) |
| 10 November 2021 | Gliding : Speed over an out-and-return course of 500 km : 153,3 km/h | Margherita Acquaderni (ITA) |
| 12 August 2021 | Gliding : Speed over a triangular course of 300 km : 178,35 km/h | Alan M. Polinsky (USA) |
| 05 August 2021 | Gliding : Triangle Distance : 1 178,8 km | Baptiste Innocent (FRA) |
| 05 August 2021 | Gliding : Free triangle distance : 1 308,00 km | Baptiste Innocent (FRA) |
| 16 July 2021 | Gliding : Free triangle distance : 913,66 km | Philippe N. Rose (USA) |
| 09 July 2021 | Gliding : Free distance using up to 3 turn points : 967,44 km | Philippe N. Rose (USA) |
| 09 July 2021 | Gliding : Free triangle distance : 913,66 km | Philippe N. Rose (USA) |
| 09 July 2021 | Gliding : Free distance using up to 3 turn points : 967,44 km | Philippe N. Rose (USA) |
| 10 May 2021 | Gliding : Speed over an out-and-return course of 500 km : 140,99 km/h | Hirokazu Ichikawa (JPN) |
