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Mamistov strikes gold for a third time

Russia’s Mikhail Mamistov has been crowned FAI World Aerobatic Champion for an incredible third ti...

Muroya wins in Germany’s Lausitzring

Yoshihide Muroya won the penultimate round of the Red Bull Air Race 2017 season on Sunday 17 Septemb...

France takes the gold at the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett 2017

The winners of the 61st Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett 2017 said they were “overjoyed” to be awar...

Matt Hall wins Qualifying in Germany

Australia’s Matt Hall flew the best time in Qualifying for the Red Bull Air Race stop at Germany’s L...

Look Up, the Drones are coming!

Look Up, the Drones are coming!

Drones are here now and they are multiplying fast! The first FAI International Drones Conference was a big success as it heard about the brave new world of Drones and robots in the sky.

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Drones at the cutting edge

Drones at the cutting edge

The sun came out for the third and final day of the FAI International Drones Conference and Expo in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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The Game of Drones: Racing and Sports

The Game of Drones: Racing and Sports

People playing with models in the air is not new, but the scale of Drone Sports is like nothing the world has ever seen before, was the take-away message from the final session at the first FAI Intern....

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Drone Control? Rules and regulations for drones

Drone Control? Rules and regulations for drones

  “Be aware, this is a paradigm shift. Airspace is a commodity that is suddenly open to everyone, and this is a major, major shift.”

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Preparing for the Drone Invasion

Preparing for the Drone Invasion

The message from the first day at the first FAI International Drones Conference could not have been clearer: The drones are coming, and they are coming fast. Not only that, they are arriving en masse ....

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Five years ago on this day: A Microlight and Paramotor World Record st....

Five years ago on this day: A Microlight and Paramotor World Record st....

Today, five years ago on 17 February 2012, Indian pilot Parmjit Singh, used a special harness, the Aeros Discus 14 with a Radne Motor AB Raket 120, to fly a record distance in a straight line without....

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Two years ago: Father and son set African Record

Two years ago: Father and son set African Record

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.

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Russian balloonist Fedor Konyukhov awarded  FAI - Breitling Pilot of t....

Russian balloonist Fedor Konyukhov awarded FAI - Breitling Pilot of t....

A Russian priest who circumnavigated the world in a balloon in record time has been presented the inaugural FAI - Breitling Pilot of the Year Award at a ceremony in Switzerland yesterday, Thursday 17 ....

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 PILOT PROFILE: 60 seconds with hang gliding champion Christian Ciech

PILOT PROFILE: 60 seconds with hang gliding champion Christian Ciech

Christian Ciech is one of the most successful pilots in competition hang gliding, and was FAI European and World Champion at the same time in 2016. We spoke to him…

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NASA’s top man Charles Bolden is still aiming for the stars

NASA’s top man Charles Bolden is still aiming for the stars

Charles Bolden, who has been awarded the prestigious FAI Gold Space Medal for 2016, knows about space. Not only has he been in orbit four times, but for the last seven years he has been at the head of....

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FAI European Gliding Championships -

Event ID

: 16780    

Bid:

1825

Event classification

: First Category Event

Type of event

: Continental Championship

Disciplines / Task Styles

:

18 meter Class
20 meter Multi-seat Class
Open Class

Place

: Bekescsaba (Hungary)

Date(s)

: 26 Jul to 09 Aug 2025

Website

:http://www.egc2025.hu


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FAI Women's World Gliding Championship -

Event ID

: 17099    

Bid:

259

Event classification

: First Category Event

Type of event

: World Championship

Disciplines / Task Styles

:

18 meter Class
Club Class
Standard Class

Place

: Zbraslavice (Czech Republic)

Date(s)

: 26 Jul to 09 Aug 2025

Website

:http://www.wwgc2025.cz


Event Organiser

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FAI F3K World Championships for Model Gliders -

Event ID

: 17194    

Bid:

266

Event classification

: First Category Event

Type of event

: World Championship

Disciplines / Task Styles

:

F3K (RC Hand Launch Gliders)

Place

: Tarp, Schleswig-Holstein (Germany)

Date(s)

: 26 Jul to 02 Aug 2025

Website

:http://www.f3k2025.fun


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FAI F1ABP Junior European Championships for Free Flight Model Aircraft -

Event ID

: 17254    

Bid:

641

Event classification

: First Category Event

Type of event

: Continental Championship

Disciplines / Task Styles

:

F1A (FF Gliders)
F1B (FF Wakefield)
F1P (FF Introduction Aircraft with piston Motor)

Place

: Salonta (Romania)

Date(s)

: 20 Jul to 27 Jul 2025

Website

:http://frmd.ro/international-competitions-in-romania/


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2025 North Coast Cup -

Event ID

: 17423    

Bid:

310

Event classification

: Open International - World Cup Event

Type of event

: Other

Disciplines / Task Styles

:

S4A (Boost Glider Duration - 0 to 2.5 Ns)
S6A (Streamer Duration - 0 to 2.5 Ns)
S7 (Scale)
S8P (RC Rocket Glider Time Duration and Precision Landing)
S9A (Gyrocopter Duration - 0 to 2.5 Ns)

Place

: Geneseo (USA)

Date(s)

: 25 Jul to 27 Jul 2025

Website

:https://www.nar.org/events/


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DXRacing Serbia World Cup -

Event ID

: 17494    

Bid:

792

Event classification

: Open International - World Cup Event

Type of event

: Other

Disciplines / Task Styles

:

F9U - Drone Racing

Place

: Bela Crkva (Serbia)

Date(s)

: 26 Jul to 27 Jul 2025

Alternate dates

: 02 Aug to 03 Aug 2025

Website

:https://rcdronsrbija.com/


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2025 Troféu Ricardo LIMA FAI F5J - Porto Cup -

Event ID

: 17509    

Bid:

363

Event classification

: Open International - World Cup Event

Type of event

: Other

Disciplines / Task Styles

:

F5J (RC Electric Powered Thermal Duration Gliders)

Place

: Trofa (Portugal)

Date(s)

: 26 Jul to 27 Jul 2025

Website

:https://www.lipa.pt/


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FAI F1ABCQ World Championships for Free Flight Model Aircraft -

Event ID

: 17604    

Bid:

641

Event classification

: First Category Event

Type of event

: World Championship

Disciplines / Task Styles

:

F1A (FF Gliders)
F1B (FF Wakefield)
F1C (FF Aircraft with Piston Engines)
F1Q (FF Electric Power Aircraft)

Place

: Salonta (Romania)

Date(s)

: 20 Jul to 27 Jul 2025

Website

:http://www.frmd.ro/international-competitions-in-romania/


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Serbia Open -

Event ID

: 17642    

Bid:

792

Event classification

: Second Category Event

Type of event

: Other

Disciplines / Task Styles

:

Cross Country

Place

: Nis (Serbia)

Date(s)

: 22 Jul to 27 Jul 2025

Website

:https://civlcomps.org/event/serbia-open-2025


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Paragliding World Cup Macedonia Krushevo 2025 -

Event ID

: 17701    

Bid:

1814

Event classification

: Second Category Event

Type of event

: Other

Disciplines / Task Styles

:

Cross Country

Place

: Krushevo (North Macedonia)

Date(s)

: 20 Jul to 27 Jul 2025

Website

:https://civlcomps.org/event/paragliding-world-cup-2025-macedonia-krushevo


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FAI Junior World Gliding Championships -

Event ID

: 17796    

Bid:

245

Event classification

: First Category Event

Type of event

: Continental Championship

Disciplines / Task Styles

:

Club Class
Standard Class

Place

: Lake Keepit (Australia)

Date(s)

: 06 Jan to 20 Jan 2029


Event Organiser


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Acro World Cup Brienz 2025 -

Event ID

: 17869    

Bid:

305

Event classification

: Second Category Event

Type of event

: Other

Disciplines / Task Styles

:

Aerobatics

Place

: Brienz - Axalp (Switzerland)

Date(s)

: 25 Jul to 27 Jul 2025

Website

:https://civlcomps.org/event/acro-world-cup-brienz-2025


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Polish Nationals -

Event ID

: 17902    

Bid:

294

Event classification

: Second Category Event

Type of event

: Other

Disciplines / Task Styles

:

Gliding

Place

: Ostrow Wielkopolski (Poland)

Date(s)

: 16 Jul to 27 Jul 2025


Event Organiser


FAI Member of the Hosting Country

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Ostrow Wlkp Glide - Polish Regional Championship -

Event ID

: 17903    

Bid:

294

Event classification

: Second Category Event

Type of event

: Other

Disciplines / Task Styles

:

Gliding

Place

: Ostrow Wielkopolski (Poland)

Date(s)

: 16 Jul to 27 Jul 2025


Event Organiser


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Rana Cup -

Event ID

: 17907    

Bid:

259

Event classification

: Second Category Event

Type of event

: Other

Disciplines / Task Styles

:

Gliding

Place

: Raná u Loun (Czech Republic)

Date(s)

: 26 Jul to 03 Aug 2025

Website

:http://pohar.raná.online


Event Organiser

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Upcoming Events

27 July 2025 2025 German Flatlands HG 2025 - Altes Lager (Germany)
27 July 2025 34th Hellenic X/C Championship & Hungarian Open- ΑEΤΗΕRΙΑ OPEN 2025 - Siatista (Greece)
27 July 2025 2025 International Military Gliding Competition - Holzdorf (Germany)
27 July 2025 2025 Championnat de France Classe Club - Coulommiers (France)
27 July 2025 2025 Czech Junior Championships - Strakonice (Czech Republic)
27 July 2025 2025 Czech Regional Championship - Strakonice (Czech Republic)
27 July 2025 2025 Championnat Régional Grand-Est - Joinville Mussey (France)
29 July 2025 2025 Hungarian and Slovenian National Hot Air Balloon Championship - Kaposvár (Hungary)
30 July 2025 100th 4a VALIDA ACCURACY OPEN FAI 2 GUATAVITA 2025 - Guatavita (Colombia)
31 July 2025 2025 Campeonato de España Parapente de Precisión y Campeonato de Galicia - A Xironda (Spain)
31 July 2025 Metuljmania 2025 - Lisca (Slovenia)
31 July 2025 Copa Leopoldina de Parapente 2025 - Leopoldina (Brazil)
31 July 2025 Nuevo Leon Paragliding Open 2025 - Santiago, Nuevo Leon (Mexico)
01 August 2025 2025 Hike&fly Swiss Championship - Lungern (Switzerland)
01 August 2025 2025 Tribalj Open 2025 - Tribalj (Croatia)
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Latest FAI World Record Claims

24 July 2025 Powered Aeroplanes : Speed over a recognised course : 926,00 km/h
23 July 2025 Powered Aeroplanes : Speed over a recognised course : 903,00 km/h Erik Kauber (USA)
22 July 2025 Powered Aeroplanes : Speed over a Commercial Airline Route : 777,00 km/ Christopher R. Yakabe (USA)
21 July 2025 Powered Aeroplanes : Speed over a Commercial Airline Route : 944,00 km/h Christopher R. Yakabe (USA)
21 July 2025 Gliding : Straight Distance to a Goal : 1 311,00 km Jim Lee (USA)
21 July 2025 Powered Aeroplanes : Speed over a recognised course : 835,00 km/h Melvin Toro (USA)
20 July 2025 Powered Aeroplanes : Speed over a recognised course : 811,00 km/h Darren C. Lewis (USA)
19 July 2025 Powered Aeroplanes : Speed over a recognised course : 781,00 km/h Darren C. Lewis (USA)
16 July 2025 Powered Aeroplanes : Speed over a recognised course : 966,00 km/h Erik Kauber (USA)
14 July 2025 Powered Aeroplanes : Speed over a recognised course : 903,00 km/h
13 July 2025 Parachuting : Team Lowest Score after 8 rounds : 0,49 m
12 July 2025 Powered Aeroplanes : Speed over a Commercial Airline Route : 844,00 km/h Christopher R. Yakabe (USA)
12 July 2025 Hang Gliding and Paragliding : Speed around triangular courses of 150 km : 38,07 km/h Justin Puthod (FRA)
12 July 2025 Hang Gliding and Paragliding : Speed around triangular courses of 150 km : 38.07 km/h Justin Puthod (FRA)
12 July 2025 Hang Gliding and Paragliding : Speed around triangular courses of 150 km : 38,07 km/h Justin Puthod (FRA)
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2018 FAI Young Artists Contest

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This year's theme is "Flying in the future". Give free rein to your imagination – you might earn one of the Gold, Silver or Bronze Medals!

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111th FAI General Conference

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The next Conference will take place from 25 to 27 October 2017 in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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