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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 Brazilian Nationals 1st - Governador Valadares - |
Event ID: 18521Bid:806Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Governador Valadares (Brazil)
Date(s): 07 Mar to 14 Mar 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/2026-brazilian-nationals-1stEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Popa Aurel Memorial - |
Event ID: 18210Bid:641Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F1D (FF Indoor Aircraft)
Place: Slanic Prahova (Romania)
Date(s): 12 Mar to 14 Mar 2026Website:https://frmd.ro/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Open Colombia de Ala Delta Roldanillo 2026 - |
Event ID: 18406Bid:255Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: class 1 Cross country
Place: Roldanillo (Colombia)
Date(s): 07 Mar to 14 Mar 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/open-colombia-de-ala-delta-roldanillo-2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Vipava Valley Open 2026 and Slovenian Championships - |
Event ID: 18460Bid:301Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Cross Country
Place: Ajdovscina (Slovenia)
Date(s): 12 Mar to 15 Mar 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/vipava-valley-open-2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Australian 20M 2 Seat Nationals - |
Event ID: 18021Bid:584Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: 20 meter Multi-seat Class
Place: Narromine (Australia)
Date(s): 09 Mar to 15 Mar 2026Website:https://narromineglidingclub.com.au/Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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3.German International Drone Soccer Cup - |
Event ID: 18290Bid:698Event classification: Open International - Non World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F9A - Drone Soccer
Place: Aalen (Germany)
Date(s): 13 Mar to 15 Mar 2026Website:https://dronesoccer.infoEvent 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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FAI World Parachute-Ski Championships - |
Event ID: 17184Bid:246Event classification: First Category EventType of event: World ChampionshipDisciplines / Task Styles: Accuracy Landing
Place: St. Johann (Austria)
Date(s): 13 Mar to 15 Mar 2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Parachute-Ski World Series 2026 2nd Event - |
Event ID: 18452Bid:246Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Parachute-Ski
Place: St. Johann (Austria)
Date(s): 12 Mar to 15 Mar 2026Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Australian National Speed and Wingsuit Skydiving Championships - |
Event ID: 18462Bid:245Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Speed Skydiving
Place: Moruya, NSW (Australia)
Date(s): 09 Mar to 15 Mar 2026Website:http://www.apf.com.au/Sports-Jumping/Competition/championshipsEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Dr Julio Quevedo Memorial International Pylon Race 2026 - |
Event ID: 18140Bid:268Event classification: Open International - World Cup EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: F3R (RC Pylon Racing Limited Technology Aeroplanes)
Place: Escuintla (Guatemala)
Date(s): 13 Mar to 15 Mar 2026Alternate dates: 10 Apr to 12 Apr 2026Website:Event OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Paragliding Accuracy Worldcup Italy Lüsen - |
Event ID: 18473Bid:469Event classification: Second Category EventType of event: OtherDisciplines / Task Styles: Paragliding Accuracy
Place: Lüsen (Germany)
Date(s): 12 Mar to 15 Mar 2026Website:https://civlcomps.org/event/paragliding-accuracy-worldcup-italy-lusenEvent OrganiserFAI Member of the Hosting Country
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Upcoming Events
| 14 March 2026 | 2026 Kietrz Sat Cup, Antoon van Eldik Memorial - | Kietrz (Poland) |
| 14 March 2026 | Radoboj OPEN 2026 - | Radoboj (Croatia) |
| 14 March 2026 | 2026 Dubnica Cup - | Dubnica nad Váhom (Slovakia) |
| 14 March 2026 | Swiss Cup Flex March 1st 2026 - | Flex, According Weather (Switzerland) |
| 15 March 2026 | 2026 Kietrz Sun Cup, Pieter de Boer Memorial - | Kietrz (Poland) |
| 15 March 2026 | AEROS-Winterrace 2026 - | Vipava (Slovenia) |
| 18 March 2026 | 2026 Australian National Canopy Piloting Championships - | Wilton, NSW (Australia) |
| 19 March 2026 | 6th Berati Open Air - | Berat (Albania) |
| 20 March 2026 | Itajiki Spring Flight 2026 - | Ishioka (Japan) |
| 20 March 2026 | Serbian National Championship - Banat Cup 2026 - | Kikinda (Serbia) |
| 21 March 2026 | 1 Stage of the Paranaense Paragliding Championship 2026 - Japira - | Japira (Brazil) |
| 21 March 2026 | 2026 Zaprešić Indoor F1N - | Zapresic (Croatia) |
| 21 March 2026 | 2026 Larisa F5J Meeting - | Larisa (Greece) |
| 21 March 2026 | 2026 Herend Cup - | Tapolca (Hungary) |
| 21 March 2026 | Swiss Cup Flex March (2) - | Flex, According Weather (Switzerland) |
