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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
2026 Herning World Cup - |
Event ID: 18348Bid:845Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F2D (CL Combat)
Place: Herning (Denmark)
Date(s): 23 May to 24 May 2026Website:http://www.herningmodelflyveklub.dkEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Örebro Open - |
Event ID: 18271Bid:596Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3B (RC Multi Task Gliders)
Place: Örebro (Sweden)
Date(s): 23 May to 24 May 2026Website:http://www.orebroopen.modellsegelflyg.se/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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11th Sonnenland Cup Eurotour F5J - |
Event ID: 18255Bid:246Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F5J (RC Electric Powered Thermal Duration Gliders)
Place: Oberpullendorf (Austria)
Date(s): 23 May to 24 May 2026Website:http://www.mmfc.at/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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F3L MARTIN CUP - |
Event ID: 18189Bid:300Event classification: Open International - Non World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3L (Thermal Soaring Gliders - RES)
Place: Martin (Slovakia)
Date(s): 23 May to 24 May 2026Website:https://www.rcmodelklub.sk/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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SRS Skywalk Edition, Italy - |
Event ID: 18645Bid:277Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Bassano (Italy)
Date(s): 23 May to 30 May 2026Website:https://airtribune.com/srs-2026-2/infoEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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LASF Cup - |
Event ID: 18095Bid:284Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F1A (FF Gliders)
Place: Madziunai (Lithuania)
Date(s): 23 May to 24 May 2026Website:https://www.facebook.com/people/Hunt-a-Max/61583447371145/?rdid=Nc9vkOJY1VsnFGgh&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1BdN9nnRLz%2FEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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31th F3A Criterium International du Hainaut - Belgium - |
Event ID: 18106Bid:854Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3A (RC Aerobatic Aircraft)
Place: Grandrieu (Belgium)
Date(s): 23 May to 24 May 2026Alternate dates: 30 May to 31 May 2026Website:http://www.aash.beEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Stans Open - Swiss and German Championships 2026 - |
Event ID: 18007Bid:305Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: class 1 Cross country
Place: Stans (Switzerland)
Date(s): 22 May to 25 May 2026Website:https://www.swissleague.ch/delta-league/competitions/aca4571d-5993-4d42-8fef-b35e488fc81f/lgQqfcJjX8lhsQPt19knJEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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DUBNICA MAY 2026 - |
Event ID: 18198Bid:300Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: S4A (Boost Glider Duration - 0 to 2.5 Ns)
Place: Partizanske (Slovakia)
Date(s): 22 May to 24 May 2026Website:Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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FAI World Gliding Championships in association with Avionic - |
Event ID: 18031Bid:294Event classification: First Category EventType of event: World ChampionshipDisciplines / Task Styles: 18 meter Class
Place: Czestochowa (Poland)
Date(s): 16 May to 30 May 2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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International Hotzenwald Gliding Competition - |
Event ID: 18449Bid:646Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Club Class
Place: Hütten - Hotzenwald (Germany)
Date(s): 23 May to 30 May 2026Website:https://www.hotzenwaldwettbewerb.deEvent OrganiserFAI 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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Paragliding Accuracy World Cup - Prilep, Macedonia - |
Event ID: 18579Bid:1814Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Prilep (North Macedonia)
Date(s): 21 May to 24 May 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/paragliding-accuracy-world-cup-prilep-macedoniaEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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XPLORE H&F Challenge 2026 - |
Event ID: 18567Bid:301Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Hike & Fly
Place: Begunje na Gorenjskem (Slovenia)
Date(s): 22 May to 24 May 2026Alternate dates: 05 Jun to 07 Jun 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/xplore-hf-challenge-2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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RM-Schupfart - |
Event ID: 18631Bid:305Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: handicapped
Place: Schupfart (Switzerland)
Date(s): 22 May to 25 May 2026Website:https://www.rm-schupfart.chEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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JURA AIRTOUR OPEN 2026 - |
Event ID: 18405Bid:305Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Hike & Fly
Place: Moutier (Switzerland)
Date(s): 23 May to 25 May 2026Website:https://www.juraairtour.ch/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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UK Paragliding National 2026 - |
Event ID: 18556Bid:473Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Llangollen (United Kingdom)
Date(s): 23 May to 25 May 2026Alternate dates: 26 Sep to 27 Sep 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/uk-paragliding-national-2026FAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Level Up Open 2026 - |
Event ID: 18418Bid:374Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Trevegnin (France)
Date(s): 23 May to 29 May 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/level-up-open-2026FAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Zemaitijos taure 2026 - |
Event ID: 18624Bid:284Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Kartena airfield (Lithuania)
Date(s): 23 May to 24 May 2026Alternate dates: 30 May to 31 May 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/zemaitijos-taure-2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Upcoming Events
| 24 May 2026 | 2026 Norwegian Cup - | Viborg (Denmark) |
| 24 May 2026 | FAI Sailplane Grand Prix - | Varese (Italy) |
| 27 May 2026 | Latvian Open XC Cup 2026 - | Krustpils (Latvia) |
| 28 May 2026 | 2026 Ningbo Drone Racing World Cup - | Ningbo (China (People's Republic of)) |
| 28 May 2026 | Copa Rio de Parapente 2026 - Itaocara - | Itaocara (Brazil) |
| 29 May 2026 | 2026 15th Samba cup F5J - | Horní Újezd - Cikov (Czech Republic) |
| 29 May 2026 | 2026 RCN Open Vosges - | Le Markstein (France) |
| 29 May 2026 | 19th XIX TROFEO OLTREPO - | LILH (Italy) |
| 29 May 2026 | 2026 ISSA World Cup Series Event - | Fano (Italy) |
| 30 May 2026 | 2026 Euro Heli Series Switzerland - | Schwadernau (Switzerland) |
| 30 May 2026 | 2026 Eurotour World Cup F3K Nançy - | Nancy (France) |
| 30 May 2026 | 2026 32.Sächsischer Schweiz Cup - | Sebnitz (Germany) |
| 30 May 2026 | PGA Croatian National Championship - Nubigena Open ˙26 - | Radoboj (Croatia) |
| 30 May 2026 | 23rd Sky Paragliders Beskydy Open 2026 - Czechia and Slovakia Nationals - | Baška, CZE (Czech Republic) |
| 30 May 2026 | 2026 Engelberg Cup - | Wolfenschiessen (Switzerland) |
