Angela's report, August 7
Thursday, 07 August 2014 14:46
This is IGC Journalist Angela Sheard's August 7, 2014 report from the World Gliding Championships in Leszno, Poland. At last, Wednesday 6th August, the weather was not only flyable but better than forecast for the pilots out on course. Minimal outlandings and though speeds were not the fastest, those who completed the task flew home in kind conditions. Angela's report, August 3
Tuesday, 05 August 2014 11:17
This is IGC Journalist Angela Sheard's August 3, 2014 report from the World Gliding Championships in Leszno, Poland. Thursday’s (25.07.14) task for Open Class (only) was cancelled shortly after the start gate was due to open due to the black clouds rushing towards Leszno and over the airfield. Some Open Class pilots would have liked to have a try but the organization erred on the side of caution and called them down. Angela's report, July 30
Thursday, 31 July 2014 21:59
This is IGC Journalist Angela Sheard's July 30, 2014 report from the World Gliding Championships in Leszno, Poland. As I wrote on 28th, the heavy, humid weather continues and the final arrivers at Leszno that day met a wall of water blotting out the airfield. Luckily, everyone made it in safely and the crew members, drenched to the skin, were able to secure the gliders without damage Angela's report, July 28
Tuesday, 29 July 2014 22:15
IGC Journalist Angela Sheard is attending the 33rd FAI World Gliding Championships in the Open, 18 Meter, and 15 Meter Classes in Leszno, Poland. She is planning to write a series of reports from the competition. This one is from July 28, 2014. The best place on Leszno airfield today is the huge fan cooling the dining room in the Airport Hotel. Red and dripping crew members are staggering in from the airfield after seeing their pilots off, to stand luxuriating in the only cool breeze for miles around. Yes, the heavy, hot and humid weather goes on. 2014 FAI Qualifying Sailplane GP in Varese - Race report
Thursday, 26 June 2014 15:00
The opening ceremony was held in the wonderful location of Villa Recalcati , headquarter of the Province of Varese, where thecompetitors enjoyed a nice party at the end of the official briefing. After a beginning with difficult weather conditions, the meteo has turned to be very good, I would say exceptional for the month of June , and pilots were able to fly even quite long tasks and always at very high speed average. Get the Bug for Air Sports with the new FAI Video
Tuesday, 24 June 2014 15:05
Minimum performances for Continental Records
Wednesday, 14 May 2014 17:12
The minimum performances required for Continental Records have been published in the Documents section, with an effective date of 14 May 2014.
2013 FAI Annual Report available now !
Wednesday, 02 April 2014 14:05
Main decisions taken at the FAI Gliding Commission 2014 Annual Meeting
Thursday, 13 March 2014 10:08
The Commission presented the improvements that were made to the training of the IGC Stewards: new training guides and documents, new communication platform, overall improved support. Famous Italian glider pilot and current FAI Sailplane Grand Prix Champion Giorgio Galetto gave a speech to the Delegates about his views on the future of gliding competitions in IGC competitions such as World Championships and the FAI Sailplane Grand Prix series. Here are the main decisions that were taken during the meeting: Gliding in The World Games
Friday, 28 February 2014 16:28
They are collecting words of support from all around the world on dedicated webpage: http://www.smykinastart.pl/in-english/41.html If you can spread this info among gliding enthusiasts in your countries it will surely help the idea. Don't delay send your support today. Green airsports honoured with new environmental award
Tuesday, 18 February 2014 11:51
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