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WAC 2013 to be Held in New Location | |
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The location of the 27th FAI World Aerobatic Championships, to be held in the USA, has been changed. The USA's bid for the Championships originally included the site of the air.... Read more... |
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Aresti Cup returns to Spain | |
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The Aresti Cup -- the famous trophy that is awarded to the World Aerobatic Champion (Unlimited Power category) -- arrived back in Spain on 2 April 2012 for a full restoration. The Cup was donat.... Read more... |
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Judges Selection for 2012 FAI Aerobatic Championships | |
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The Boards of Judges for the 2012 FAI Aerobatic Championships have been selected by CIVA and all Judges have now provided the names of their Assistant Judges. All CIVA Officials for the upcoming.... 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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Current Events
| until 20 May 2012 | 4th King Ludwig open - Int. German Championship 2012 - HG | Tegelberg (Germany) |
| until 20 May 2012 | 2012 Int Bavarian open | Lenggries (Germany) |
| until 27 May 2012 | 2012 Danish Nationals | Arnborg (Denmark) |
Upcoming Events
| 22 May 2012 | 1st FAI Junior World Hot Air Balloon Championship | Marijampole (Lithuania) |
| 23 May 2012 | 2nd Campeonato panamericano de ala delta San Marcos 2012 | San Marcos, Jalisco (Mexico) |
| 24 May 2012 | 3rd FAI Asian Paragliding Championship | Linzhou (China (People's Republic of)) |
| 24 May 2012 | 2012 Swissmasters | Stans (Switzerland) |
| 24 May 2012 | 2012 Udmurtiya Open Cup | Mozhga, Udmurt (Russia) |
Latest FAI World Record Claims
| 12 May 2012 | Powered Aeroplanes : Speed over a recognised course : 880 km/h | Brett Rundle (USA) |
| 12 May 2012 | Powered Aeroplanes : Speed over a recognised course : 1000 km/h | Scott Buethe (USA) |
| 12 May 2012 | Powered Aeroplanes : Speed over a recognised course : 875 km/h | Scott Buethe (USA) |
| 10 May 2012 | Powered Aeroplanes : Speed over a recognised course : 880 km/h | Brett Rundle (USA) |
| 29 April 2012 | Gliding : Free distance using up to 3 turn points : 1222.6 km | Mathias Schunk (GER) |
