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FAI Active Members' Presidents meet for the first time in As.... | |
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On Saturday 8 June, 22 Executive Representatives of 17 FAI Members organisations (NACs) and the FAI Executive Board gathered in Hong Kong, China, for the 2013 FAI Active Members' Presidents meeting. H.... Read more... |
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Two new FAI-Breitling awards for the recognition of young an.... | |
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The FAI has today announced the creation of two awards bearing the name of Breitling, the Global Sponsor of the FAI since 2012: The Breitling Milestone Trophy and the Breitling Youngster Award. Both.... Read more... |
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Agreement signed to promote Aeromodelling | |
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FAME, the marketing arm of the FAI, the World Air Sports Federation has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the FAI Aeromodelling Commission (CIAM), during the 2013 CIAM Annual Meeting held .... Read more... |
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New 2012 FAI Annual Report just out ! | |
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The FAI has released a new publication, the 2012 FAI Annual Report, designed to present the most notable achievements, developments, facts and challenges of the past year. It is meant to be a referenc.... Read more... |
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Agreements signed to promote aviation sports | |
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FAME, the marketing arm of FAI, the World Air Sports Federation has signed Memorandums of Understanding with the FAI Gliding Commission (IGC) and the FAI Hang-Gliding and Paragliding Commission (CIVL).... Read more... |
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Tony Iberler, youngest pilot ever to participate in a world helicopter.... | |
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Tony Iberler qualified as an Helicopter Pilot in Germany on his 17th birthday, one year before he can legally drive a car. In 2012, still aged 17, he was selected as a member of the German National T.... Read more... |
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Interview with John Dickenson, recipient of the FAI Gold Air Medal | |
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At the 2012 FAI Awards Ceremony held yesterday in Antalya, Turkey, John Dickenson was presented with the FAI Gold Air Medal by FAI President John Grubbström for his great contribution to the developm.... Read more... |
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Maxim Sotnikov (RUS): Helicopter Pilot | |
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Although Maxim Sotnikov learned to fly helicopters only 6 years ago, he is already one of the world’s best pilots and will be one to watch at the 14th FAI World Helicopter Championship that will t.... Read more... |
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Pál Tákats (HUN): Paragliding Aerobatics Champion | |
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At 16 years old, Pál knew that paragliding was going to be more than just the next new hobby sport for him. Dedicating his time to flying from the day he left school, he and his young and talented Hu.... Read more... |
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Milica Bicanin (SRB) & Matjaz Feraric (SLO): PG Accuracy Champions | |
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In 2008, and just 21 years old, Milica Bicanin from Serbia became the 1st women’s European champion in paragliding accuracy. Flying on her home ground at Niska Banja, Serbia, Milica flew consi.... Read more... |
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Current Events
| until 21 June 2013 | 17th FAI European Gliding Championships | Vinon sur Verdon (France) |
| until 22 June 2013 | 2013 Barberton Open Paragliding competition | Barberton (South Africa) |
| until 22 June 2013 | 2013 Portugal Open de Asa-delta da Serra da Gardunha (Taça José Ginja) | Fundão (Portugal) |
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Latest FAI World Record Claims
| 07 June 2013 | Microlights and paramotors : Speed over a straight course : 172.2 km/h | Gordon Douglas (GBR) |
| 07 June 2013 | Microlights and paramotors : Speed over a closed circuit of 50 km : 171.2 km/h | Gordon Douglas (GBR) |
| 06 June 2013 | Microlights and paramotors : Time to climb to a height of 3 000 m : 22 min 10 sec | Jason Whitehead (ESP) |
| 06 June 2013 | Microlights and paramotors : Time to climb to a height of 3 000 m : 22 min 5 sec | Karen Skinner (ESP) |
| 03 June 2013 | Gliding : Straight Distance to a Goal : 402.00 km | Ghislaine Facon (FRA) |
| 03 June 2013 | Gliding : Free Distance : 405.1 km | Ghislaine Facon (FRA) |
| 03 June 2013 | Gliding : Straight Distance to a Goal : 402.00 km | Ghislaine Facon (FRA) |
| 03 June 2013 | Gliding : Free Distance : 405.1 km | Ghislaine Facon (FRA) |
| 02 June 2013 | Hang Gliding and Paragliding : Straight distance : 210.3 km | Kirsty Cameron (GBR) |
| 02 June 2013 | Hang Gliding and Paragliding : Straight distance to a declared goal : 208.02 km | Kirsty Cameron (GBR) |
| 31 May 2013 | Powered Aeroplanes : Speed over a recognised course : 785 km/h | Earl T. Leonard III (USA) |
| 26 May 2013 | Powered Aeroplanes : Speed over a recognised course : 825 km/h | Gregory S. Sheldon (USA) |
| 23 May 2013 | Experimental / New Technologies : Distance along a course, pre-declared waypoints : 1487.6 km | André Borschberg (SUI) |
| 23 May 2013 | Experimental / New Technologies : Free Distance : 1506.5 km | André Borschberg (SUI) |
| 23 May 2013 | Experimental / New Technologies : Straight distance, pre-declared waypoints : 1386.5 km | André Borschberg (SUI) |
