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Sporting Code Now Available (Powered Aerobatics) | |
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The FAI Sporting Code for Aerobatics -- Section 6, Part 1 is now available under the "Documents" page on this website. Sporting Code Section 6 Part 1 (Powered Aerobatics) 2012 can be downloaded.... Read more... |
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FAI Silver Medal Presented to Mike Heuer | |
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CIVA President Mike Heuer has been awarded the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale’s Silver Medal. The Medal was formally presented to Mike at the opening ceremonies for the FAI Aerobatic Comm.... Read more... |
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CIVA Chooses Known Compulsory Sequences for 2012 | |
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The FAI Aerobatics Commission (CIVA) held its plenary meeting last weekend in Krakow, Poland and one of the items on the Agenda was the selection of Known/Q compulsory sequences for the 2012 competiti.... Read more... |
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José Luis Aresti Aguirre | |
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José Luis Aresti Aguirre (1917-2003) is a true legend in the world of aerobatics. Born in Bilbao, Spain, Aresti became a flyer in the 1930s in time to get involved in the Civil War where he served a.... Read more... |
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Johan Gustafsson | |
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Age 20 Location Dala-Järna, Sweden Profession I am currently studying at the University College in Borlänge to become a machine engineer. Years in Gliding 5, since 2.... Read more... |
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Upcoming Events
| 11 February 2012 | 2012 Slow Flier - Category F6 - Airsports promotion classes | Prague (Czech Rep.) |
| 11 February 2012 | 2012 Kiwi Cup of New Zealand - Category F1 - Free Flight | Lost Hills, California (USA) |
| 11 February 2012 | 2012 Slovenian Open | Nova Gorica (Slovenia) |
| 14 February 2012 | 2012 Pan American Cup - Category F1 - Free Flight | Lost Hills, California (USA) |
| 16 February 2012 | 2012 Maxmen International / California Cup - Category F1 - Free Flight | Lost Hills, California (USA) |
Latest FAI World Record Claims
| 30 January 2012 | Ballooning : Distance : 118.12 km | Sandra Rolfe (CAN) |
| 26 January 2012 | Hang Gliding and Paragliding : Straight distance : 494.5 km | André WOLF (BRA) |
| 22 January 2012 | Powered Aeroplanes : Speed over a recognised course : 965 km/h | Timothy McClelland (USA) |
| 22 January 2012 | Microlights : Distance in a straight line with limited fuel : 196,376 km | Chris Atkinson (AUS) |
| 09 January 2012 | Hang Gliding and Paragliding : Out-and-return distance : 374 km | Carlos Pellise Punet (ESP) |
