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Look Up, the Drones are coming! | |
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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. Read more... |
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Drones at the cutting edge | |
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The sun came out for the third and final day of the FAI International Drones Conference and Expo in Lausanne, Switzerland. Read more... |
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The Game of Drones: Racing and Sports | |
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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.... Read more... |
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Drone Control? Rules and regulations for drones | |
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“Be aware, this is a paradigm shift. Airspace is a commodity that is suddenly open to everyone, and this is a major, major shift.” Read more... |
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Preparing for the Drone Invasion | |
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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 .... Read more... |
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Five years ago on this day: A Microlight and Paramotor World Record st.... | |
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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.... 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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Russian balloonist Fedor Konyukhov awarded FAI - Breitling Pilot of t.... | |
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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 .... Read more... |
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PILOT PROFILE: 60 seconds with hang gliding champion Christian Ciech | |
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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… Read more... |
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NASA’s top man Charles Bolden is still aiming for the stars | |
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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.... Read more... |
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Current Events
Dunakeszi Vitorlázórepülő Bajnokság - |
Event ID: 18520Bid:1825Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: 15 meter Class
Place: Dunakeszi (Hungary)
Date(s): 04 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Website:https://dkivb.com/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Polish Club Class Nationals - |
Event ID: 18076Bid:294Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Club Class
Place: Leszno (Poland)
Date(s): 05 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Website:https://aeroklub.leszno.pl/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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2. Römerpokal Zülpich F5J - |
Event ID: 18167Bid:698Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F5J (RC Electric Powered Thermal Duration Gliders)
Place: Zulpich (Germany)
Date(s): 13 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Website:https://lsc-zuelpich.deEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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55. Innviertler Wanderpokal F3A - |
Event ID: 18220Bid:246Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3A (RC Aerobatic Aircraft)
Place: Schaerding (Austria)
Date(s): 13 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Website:https://www.modellflug-schaerding.atEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Finnish OPEN XC League Round 1 - |
Event ID: 18652Bid:263Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Lahti (Finland)
Date(s): 12 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/finnish-open-xc-league-round-1FAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Arc'obatic Games 2026 - |
Event ID: 18625Bid:374Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Aerobatics
Place: Bourg Saint Maurice (France)
Date(s): 12 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/arc-obactic-gamesEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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35. AlpenrosenCup 2026 - |
Event ID: 18609Bid:246Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Westendorf (Austria)
Date(s): 13 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/35-alpenrosencup-2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Alpe Adria Cup - |
Event ID: 18188Bid:246Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Open Class
Place: Feldkirchen (Austria)
Date(s): 13 Jun to 20 Jun 2026Website:https://aac.lokf.atEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Coppa Città di Ferrara - |
Event ID: 18589Bid:277Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: handicapped
Place: Ferrara (Italy)
Date(s): 12 Jun to 21 Jun 2026Website:https://www.voloavelaferrara.comEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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French Open - Trophées des Cimes 2026 - |
Event ID: 18410Bid:374Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Loudenvielle (France)
Date(s): 13 Jun to 19 Jun 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/french-open-trophees-des-cimes-2026FAI Member of the Hosting Country
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FAI Junior World Gliding Championships - |
Event ID: 17796Bid:245Event classification: First Category EventType of event: Continental ChampionshipDisciplines / Task Styles: Club Class
Place: Lake Keepit (Australia)
Date(s): 06 Jan to 20 Jan 2029Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Skydive World Cup Series - French leg - Lyon Corbas - |
Event ID: 18707Bid:265Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Accuracy Landing
Place: Lyon - Corbas (France)
Date(s): 12 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Website:http://swcs.airshots.at/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Accuracy Champions League 2026 - |
Event ID: 18312Bid:279Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Taldykorgan (Kazakhstan)
Date(s): 13 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Alternate dates: 10 May to 11 May 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/accuracy-champhions-league-2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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OGO International Open 2026 - |
Event ID: 18403Bid:305Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Wasserauen (Switzerland)
Date(s): 11 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Website:https://www.swissleague.ch/comp-league/general-info/rules/local-regulations-swiss-cup-and-swiss-cup-flexEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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IV COPA LA BUITRERA DE PARAPENTE ACCURACY OPEN FAI 2 - |
Event ID: 18651Bid:255Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: la buitrera (Colombia)
Date(s): 12 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Alternate dates: 19 Jun to 21 Jun 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/iv-copa-la-buitrera-de-parapente-accuracy-open-fai-2Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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10th Polish Paragliding Accuracy Championships / 10 Paralotniowe Mistrzostwa Polski w celności lądowania - |
Event ID: 18485Bid:294Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Bezmiechowa Górna (Poland)
Date(s): 13 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/10th-polish-paragliding-accuracy-championshipEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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NORTH MACEDONIA F5J WORLD CUP - |
Event ID: 18169Bid:1814Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F5J (RC Electric Powered Thermal Duration Gliders)
Place: Bitola (North Macedonia)
Date(s): 13 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Alternate dates: 20 Jun to 21 Jun 2026Website:https://www.f5j.mk/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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4ª World Cup ALPE ADRIA - |
Event ID: 18324Bid:277Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F2A (CL Speed)
Place: MORTEGLIANO (UD) (Italy)
Date(s): 13 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Website:Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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United States Canopy Piloting Association Meet #4 - |
Event ID: 18493Bid:310Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Distance
Place: Whiteville, TN (USA)
Date(s): 13 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Website:http://www.swoopleague.comEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Ozone Chelan Open - 2026 - |
Event ID: 18300Bid:461Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Chelan, WA (USA)
Date(s): 13 Jun to 19 Jun 2026Website:https://airtribune.com/ozone-chelan-open-2026/info/detailsEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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PAZARDJIK Wcup F2A "Kostadin Abadjiev " - |
Event ID: 18234Bid:743Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F2A (CL Speed)
Place: Pazardzhik (Bulgaria)
Date(s): 13 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Alternate dates: 15 Jun to 16 Jun 2026Website:Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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UK F3A World Cup Competition - |
Event ID: 18155Bid:360Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3A (RC Aerobatic Aircraft)
Place: St Albans (United Kingdom)
Date(s): 13 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Website:https://ukf3a.com/smf/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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RS Paragliding 2026 - |
Event ID: 18549Bid:277Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Ivrea (Italy)
Date(s): 11 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Alternate dates: 18 Jun to 21 Jun 2026Website:https://airtribune.com/rs-paragliding/pilotsEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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2026 Korea Paragliding Championship & League 1st(XC) - |
Event ID: 18677Bid:281Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: ulsan (Korea)
Date(s): 10 Jun to 14 Jun 2026Alternate dates: 17 Jun to 21 Jun 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/2026-korea-paragliding-league-1st-xcEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Upcoming Events
| 14 June 2026 | 10. Naviter Open 2026 - | Camp Gabrje (Slovenia) |
| 14 June 2026 | Barberton Paragliding Open 2026 - | Barberton Mpumulanga, South Africa (South Africa) |
| 15 June 2026 | 2026 FAI F1D World Championships for Indoor Model Aircraft - | Moscow, ID (USA) |
| 15 June 2026 | 2026 TAGLIAFICO OPEN - | Moscow, ID (USA) |
| 15 June 2026 | 2026 Paragliding World Cup Asian Tour Kazakhstan Tekeli 2026 - | Tekeli (Kazakhstan) |
| 16 June 2026 | 2026 British Open Paramotor Championships - | Buckingham (United Kingdom) |
| 17 June 2026 | 2026 US Nationals - | Hobbs, New Mexico (USA) |
| 18 June 2026 | 2026 Stanislav Kulacichin Memory World Cup - | Shabla (Bulgaria) |
| 18 June 2026 | Rajac Open - | Rajac (Serbia) |
| 18 June 2026 | Vršac Open 2026. - | Vrsac (Serbia) |
| 19 June 2026 | 2026 South Moravia F3A Cup - | Belov near Zlín (Czech Republic) |
| 19 June 2026 | Nikšić Cup - | Niksic (Montenegro) |
| 19 June 2026 | 2026 Harghita Cup - | Salonta (Romania) |
| 19 June 2026 | 10th X-Lakes 2026 - Two Day Challenge (10th Edition) - | Grasmere (United Kingdom) |
| 19 June 2026 | 2026 XC DALMATIAN OPEN 2026 - | Hrvace - Sinj (Croatia) |
