CIAM History

CIAM Logo: The new CIAM Logo had been introduced 2005 to the FAI Centenary.CIAM Logo: The new CIAM Logo had been introduced 2005 to the FAI Centenary.The CIAM History began 1936 when the FAI established Rules for Model Aircraft. Here you can find the complete history of the CIAM, meetings and decisions of the FAI beginning with 1936 and ending today.

The abbreviation CIAM stands for "Commission Internationale d'Aeromodelisme" (French) later renamed to "Commission Internationale Aeromodelling" (English) because the first language in the FAI has changed from French to English.

Tony Aarts and Peter Keim are the authors of this CIAM History. Please note that there are links, pictures and legends available in this online edition which are not part of the original edition. The plain text is the original edition.

CIAM Plenary Meeting 1964CIAM Plenary Meeting 1964

AEROMODELLING DISCIPLINES:
F1 - Free Flight
F2 - Control Line
F3A - Radio Control Aerobatics
F3B/F3J - Radio Control Soaring
F3C - Radio Control Helicopters
F3D - RC Pylon Racing
F4 - Scale Models
F5 - Electric Flight
F6 - Airsports Promotion
F7 - Lighter Than Air
S - Space Models