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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. Read more... |
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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. Read more... |
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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.... Read more... |
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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.” Read more... |
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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 .... Read more... |
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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.... Read more... |
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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. Read more... |
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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 .... Read more... |
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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… Read more... |
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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.... Read more... |
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Current Events
Mecsek Cup - |
Event ID: 17476Bid:362Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F2A (CL Speed)
Place: Pecs (Hungary)
Date(s): 26 Apr to 27 Apr 2025Website:http://www.rcpecs.hu/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Radsberg Open Big Air 2025 - |
Event ID: 17591Bid:246Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Klagenfurt (Austria)
Date(s): 26 Apr to 27 Apr 2025Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/radsberg-open-big-air-2025Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Vrsac Open - |
Event ID: 17641Bid:792Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Vrsac (Serbia)
Date(s): 24 Apr to 27 Apr 2025Alternate dates: 05 Jun to 08 Jun 2025Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/vrsac-open-25Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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FAI World Indoor Skydiving Championships - |
Event ID: 16969Bid:248Event classification: First Category EventType of event: World ChampionshipDisciplines / Task Styles: Solo Freestyle
Place: Charleroi (Belgium)
Date(s): 24 Apr to 27 Apr 2025Website:http://www.airspace.beEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Swiss Cup Grindelwald 2025 - |
Event ID: 17666Bid:305Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Grindelwald (Switzerland)
Date(s): 26 Apr to 27 Apr 2025Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/swiss-cup-grindelwald-2025FAI Member of the Hosting Country
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World Cup for Space models KASPICHAN - |
Event ID: 17360Bid:743Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: S4A (Boost Glider Duration - 0 to 2.5 Ns)
Place: Kaspichan (Bulgaria)
Date(s): 26 Apr to 27 Apr 2025Alternate dates: 03 May to 04 May 2025Website:http://www.f1abc.com/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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HG Sportland Cup 2025 - |
Event ID: 17554Bid:277Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: class 1 Cross country
Place: Gemona del Friuli (Italy)
Date(s): 22 Apr to 27 Apr 2025Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/hg-sportland-cup-2025FAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Spring Championship of Kazakhstan for landing accuracy - |
Event ID: 17264Bid:279Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Taldykorgan (Kazakhstan)
Date(s): 25 Apr to 28 Apr 2025Alternate dates: 29 Apr to 13 May 2025Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/spring-championship-of-kazakhstan-for-landing-accuracy2Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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PGAWC ALANYA 2025 - |
Event ID: 17695Bid:1881Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Alanya, Antalya (Türkiye)
Date(s): 24 Apr to 27 Apr 2025Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/pgawc-alanya-2025Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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International Subcarpatian Paragliding Accuracy Championships - |
Event ID: 17732Bid:294Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Krosno (Poland)
Date(s): 26 Apr to 27 Apr 2025Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/InternationalSubcarpatianParaglidingAccuracyChampionshipsEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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12th F2B World Cup Open International, and 1st Taça Latina Europa América- Control Line Portugal - |
Event ID: 17520Bid:363Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F2B (CL Aerobatics)
Place: Quinta do Conde (Portugal)
Date(s): 26 Apr to 27 Apr 2025Website:https://controllineportuga.wixsite.com/clp2010?fbclid=IwY2xjawGWLYNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaqRLQyN2-oJSxOwzBOSdoq02ooSFq-8NvzHvbCr1s3ue6X8rjBWdGWVjQ_aem_LbLEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Gliderkeeper F5J Masters Escalona - |
Event ID: 17332Bid:669Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F5J (RC Electric Powered Thermal Duration Gliders)
Place: Escalona del Prado (Segovia) (Spain)
Date(s): 26 Apr to 27 Apr 2025Alternate dates: 17 May to 18 May 2025Website:https://f5jmasters.com/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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2DA. COPA AMISTAD XOCOMIL PANAJACHEL 2025 - |
Event ID: 17636Bid:268Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Panajachel (Guatemala)
Date(s): 25 Apr to 27 Apr 2025Alternate dates: 02 May to 04 May 2025Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/2da-copa-amistad-xocomil-panajachel-2025Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Drone World Cup Tenerife - |
Event ID: 17490Bid:669Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F9U - Drone Racing
Place: Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain)
Date(s): 26 Apr to 27 Apr 2025Website:https://www.tenerifedroneparty.comEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Mosel Trophy 2025 - |
Event ID: 17328Bid:469Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Veldenz (Germany)
Date(s): 25 Apr to 28 Apr 2025Alternate dates: 25 Apr to 29 Apr 2025Website:https://airtribune.com/mosel-trophy-2025Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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2025 International Hand Launch Glider Festival - |
Event ID: 17437Bid:310Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3K (RC Hand Launch Gliders)
Place: Torrey Pines (USA)
Date(s): 26 Apr to 27 Apr 2025Website:https://www.ihlgf.com/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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2025 Japan HG Championship in Nanyo - |
Event ID: 17581Bid:278Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: class 1 Cross country
Place: Akayu (Japan)
Date(s): 26 Apr to 29 Apr 2025Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/2025-japan-hg-championship-in-nanyoFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Slovenian Open Championship 2025 - |
Event ID: 17616Bid:301Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Tremerje (Slovenia)
Date(s): 26 Apr to 30 Apr 2025Alternate dates: 30 Apr to 04 May 2025Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/slovenian-open-championship-2025Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Campeonato Brasileiro de Precisão de Pouso 2025 - Jandaia - |
Event ID: 17723Bid:806Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Jandaia (Brazil)
Date(s): 24 Apr to 28 Apr 2025Alternate dates: 25 Apr to 27 Apr 2025Website:https://eventos.cbvl.esp.br/evento/cbpprecisao-jandaia-2025/infoEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Campeonato Brasileiro de Precisão de Pouso 2025 - Jandaia - |
Event ID: 17724Bid:806Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Jandaia (Brazil)
Date(s): 24 Apr to 28 Apr 2025Alternate dates: 25 Apr to 27 Apr 2025Website:https://eventos.cbvl.esp.br/evento/cbpprecisao-jandaia-2025/infoEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Campeonato Brasileiro de Precisao de Pouso 2025 - Jandaia - |
Event ID: 17726Bid:806Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Jandaia (Brazil)
Date(s): 24 Apr to 28 Apr 2025Alternate dates: 25 Apr to 27 Apr 2025Website:https://eventos.cbvl.esp.br/evento/cbpprecisao-jandaia-2025/infoEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Termikkligaen 2025-I - |
Event ID: 17747Bid:292Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Vågåmo (Norway)
Date(s): 25 Apr to 27 Apr 2025Alternate dates: 01 May to 04 May 2025Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/termikkligaen-2025-IFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Upcoming Events
27 April 2025 | 2025 Widgiewa Cup - | Narrandera, NSW (Australia) |
27 April 2025 | Bobby Bailey Hang Gliding Nationals - | Groveland (USA) |
28 April 2025 | 2025 AFFS Championships - | Narrandera, NSW (Australia) |
30 April 2025 | 2025 Southern Cross Cup - | Narrandera, NSW (Australia) |
01 May 2025 | Int. Ludesch Open 2025 Class 1 (Flex) & Class 5 (Rigid) CAT2 FAI - | Ludesch (Austria) |
01 May 2025 | 2nd NRW CUP 2.1 Sauerland 2025 - | Elpe (Germany) |
01 May 2025 | 13th XIII Open de Ala Delta de Pedro Bernardo - | Pedro Bernardo (Spain) |
01 May 2025 | 2da ETAPA MINEIRO DE PARAPENTE - CAMPEONATO CAPUTIRENSE 2025 - | Caputira (Brazil) |
01 May 2025 | Swedish Cup Ålleberg 2025 - | Falköping (Sweden) |
01 May 2025 | 2nd 2° Edición CAP de Precisión 2025 - San Jorge - Santa Fe - | San Jorge Argentina (Argentina) |
02 May 2025 | 2025 Iceland Open F3F - | Hafnarfjörður (Iceland) |
02 May 2025 | 2025 Svitavy World Cup F2D - | Svitavy (Czech Republic) |
02 May 2025 | 12th Jura Hike and Fly - | Baulmes (Switzerland) |
02 May 2025 | 2025 Pyrenees Open 2025 - | Naut Aran (Spain) |
02 May 2025 | Bordairrace Aflenz - | Aflenz (Austria) |