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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
Kaiserwinkl Austrian Open 2026 - |
Event ID: 18439Bid:246Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: class 1 Cross country
Place: Kössen, Tirol (Austria)
Date(s): 14 May to 17 May 2026Alternate dates: 19 Jun to 21 Jun 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/kaiserwinkl-austrian-open-2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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ACC Rana League 2026 - |
Event ID: 18435Bid:715Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Rana near Louny (Czech Republic)
Date(s): 15 May to 17 May 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/acc-rana-league-2026
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Nationale kampioenschappen zweefvliegen - |
Event ID: 18612Bid:290Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: 20 meter Multi-seat Class
Place: Terlet (Netherlands)
Date(s): 13 May to 22 May 2026Website:https://nkzweefvliegen.nl/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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United States Canopy Piloting Association Meet #3 - |
Event ID: 18492Bid:310Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Distance
Place: Raeford, NC (USA)
Date(s): 16 May to 17 May 2026Website:http://www.swoopleague.comEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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15th Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2025 Spain, Pegalajar - |
Event ID: 17754Bid:669Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Pegalajar (Spain)
Date(s): 12 May to 23 May 2026Website:https://pwca.events/15th-paragliding-world-cup-superfinal-2025-spain-pegalajar/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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7.Maintalpokal - |
Event ID: 18168Bid:698Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F5J (RC Electric Powered Thermal Duration Gliders)
Place: Kulmbach (Germany)
Date(s): 16 May to 17 May 2026Website:https://www.modellflugvereinigung.de/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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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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Kastrioti Open Air 2026 - |
Event ID: 18350Bid:1691Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Obiliq (Kosovo)
Date(s): 14 May to 17 May 2026Alternate dates: 21 May to 24 May 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/kastrioti-open-air-2026/infoEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Championnat Romand Jura 2026 - |
Campionato Italiano Trofeo Montegrappa Delta 2026 - |
Event ID: 18504Bid:277Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: class 1 Cross country
Place: Romano d'Ezzelino (Italy)
Date(s): 13 May to 17 May 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/campionato-italiano-delta-2026/infoEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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US Nationals - |
Militky Cup - |
Event ID: 18292Bid:305Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F5J (RC Electric Powered Thermal Duration Gliders)
Place: Pfäffikon ZH (Switzerland)
Date(s): 15 May to 17 May 2026Website:https://www.silentwings.ch/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Aircrasher FAI Worldcup - |
Event ID: 18381Bid:698Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F9U - Drone Racing
Place: Aichtal (Germany)
Date(s): 15 May to 17 May 2026Website:https://aircrasher.de/dcs/dcs-aichtal-fai-worldcup-multigp-gq/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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MIDWESTERN STATE CHAMPS - |
Event ID: 18093Bid:460Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F1D (FF Indoor Aircraft)
Place: Kent, OH (USA)
Date(s): 16 May to 17 May 2026Website:https://www.indoorffsupply.com/eventsEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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X-Race 2026 - Pro Race - |
Event ID: 18466Bid:246Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Hike & Fly
Place: Altaussee, Fischerndorf 179 (Austria)
Date(s): 14 May to 17 May 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/x-race-2026-pro-raceEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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ASFC F3A World Cup China - |
Event ID: 18075Bid:253Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3A (RC Aerobatic Aircraft)
Place: Dan Feng (China (People's Republic of))
Date(s): 14 May to 18 May 2026Website:http://f3a.com.cn/en/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Fribourg's F3J Trophy - |
Event ID: 18389Bid:305Event classification: Open International - Non World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3J (Thermal Duration Gliders)
Place: Pierrafortscha (Switzerland)
Date(s): 16 May to 17 May 2026Website:Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Swiss Cup Weissenstein 2026 - |
Event ID: 18401Bid:305Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Weissenstein (Switzerland)
Date(s): 16 May to 17 May 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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Open Swiss Hot Air Balloon Championship SMHL - |
Event ID: 18517Bid:305Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Hot Air Balloons
Place: Langenthal (Switzerland)
Date(s): 13 May to 17 May 2026Website:https://www.smhl.ch/deEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Belgium Balloon Trophy - |
Event ID: 18518Bid:248Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Hot Air Balloons
Place: Vielsalm (Belgium)
Date(s): 13 May to 17 May 2026Website:http://bbt2026.balloonfederation.beEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Spring Pylons 2026 - |
Event ID: 18617Bid:716Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3D (RC Pylon Racing Aeroplanes)
Place: charvatce (Czechia)
Date(s): 15 May to 17 May 2026Website:https://www.pylonracing.cz/registrace-spring-kz-pylons-2026-15-17-kveten/FAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Upcoming Events
| 17 May 2026 | 2026 14ª Volare Lessini - | Bosco Chiesanuova (VR) (Italy) |
| 21 May 2026 | Rajac Open - | Rajac (Serbia) |
| 21 May 2026 | Paragliding Accuracy World Cup - Prilep, Macedonia - | Prilep (North Macedonia) |
| 22 May 2026 | 2026 Stans Open - Swiss and German Championships 2026 - | Stans (Switzerland) |
| 22 May 2026 | 2026 Hunt a Max - | Madziunai (Lithuania) |
| 22 May 2026 | 2026 DUBNICA MAY 2026 - | Partizanske (Slovakia) |
| 22 May 2026 | XPLORE H&F Challenge 2026 - | Begunje na Gorenjskem (Slovenia) |
| 22 May 2026 | 1st RM-Schupfart - | Schupfart (Switzerland) |
| 23 May 2026 | 2026 Jutland Heath Cup - | Viborg (Denmark) |
| 23 May 2026 | 2026 LASF Cup - | Madziunai (Lithuania) |
| 23 May 2026 | 2026 31th F3A Criterium International du Hainaut - Belgium - | Grandrieu (Belgium) |
| 23 May 2026 | 2026 F3L MARTIN CUP - | Martin (Slovakia) |
| 23 May 2026 | 2026 11th Sonnenland Cup Eurotour F5J - | Oberpullendorf (Austria) |
| 23 May 2026 | 2026 Örebro Open - | Örebro (Sweden) |
| 23 May 2026 | 2026 2026 Herning World Cup - | Herning (Denmark) |
