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FAI World Air Games

Athletes will compete for the "World Air Games Champion" in each of ten air sport disciplines. Test events are being held this summer in preparation for the largest and most prestigious aviation event on the planet.
To learn more about the World Air Games 2009, visit http://www.worldairgames.org/2009.

Latest News

Selection of Athletes for World Air Games 2009

Selection of athletes for the World Air Games next year is progressing well. FAI Members will soon be invited to take part in the selection process. Athletes’ profiles will be available on Internet.
| Submitted by jmb on Thu, 04/09/2008 - 12:45.|

Recent World Record Claims and Competition Update

Recent FAI world record claims received by the FAI Secretariat and Category 1 Events update.
| Submitted by rh on Thu, 28/08/2008 - 16:50.|

FAI General Conference registration deadline approaches

The deadline for registration to the 102nd FAI General Conference is August 30th 2008. If you have not already done so, please register without delay to guarantee your place. Registration can be completed online at www.enjoyevents.it/fai2008>.
| Submitted by rh on Thu, 28/08/2008 - 16:29.|

FAI signs up to WADA's ADAMS

FAI recently signed up as a fully integrated user of the World Anti-Doping Agency's Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS). This system is coming of age with added functionality and easy-to-use features which will enable FAI competitors to minimise the impact of complying with the World Anti-Doping Code.
| Submitted by rh on Thu, 28/08/2008 - 15:56.|

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Current Events

until 14 Sep 2008 13th FAI World Canopy Formation Parachuting Championships Teuge (NED)

Upcoming events

13 Sep 2008 2008 FAI European Championships for Free Flight Model Aircraft Kaltensundheim, Rhön (GER)
14 Sep 2008 2008 FAI World Championships for Electric Model Aircraft Kyiv (UKR)
03 Oct 2008 52nd Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA)

Latest FAI World Record Claims

02 Sep 2008 Microlights: Altitude: 6 749 m Ramon Morillas Salmeron (ESP)
02 Sep 2008 Microlights: Time to climb to a height of 6 000 m: 1 h 11 min 3 sec Ramon Morillas Salmeron (ESP)
02 Sep 2008 Microlights: Time to climb to a height of 3 000 m: 25 min 40 sec Ramon Morillas Salmeron (ESP)
25 Aug 2008 Microlights: Altitude: 6 442 m Ramon MORILLAS SALMERON (ESP)
25 Aug 2008 Microlights: Altitude: 6 389 m Ramon MORILLAS SALMERON (ESP)