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Urgent Technical Notices
Saturday, 05 May 2012 11:22
Seven urgent Technical Notices have been published covering FAI Licences, a new CIAM Judging Initiative, early implementation of rule amendments for classes F2D & F3C and corrections to manoeuvres in classes F3M & F3N. Download the files below. Technical Notice B.3.2 Sporting Licences Technical Notice F2D 4.4.15 Cancellation of a Flight Technical Notice F3C Annex 5D Manoeuvre Guide & Descriptions Technical Notice F3C Annex 5D Manoeuvre Guide & Descriptions Technical Notice F3N Manoeuvre Optional B8 Technical Notice CIAM Judging Initiative
Main decisions taken at the FAI Aeromodelling Commission 2012 Annual Meeting
Thursday, 26 April 2012 14:49
Antonis Papadopoulos from Greece was elected President of the CIAM. "Aero and Space Modelling are very fascinating air sports which attract a lot of people, especially youngsters. As the President of the FAI Aeromodelling Commission, I will strive together with the Bureau members and the concerned National Airsport Controls to do all that is possible to promote our sport all over the world," Mr. Papadopoulos said after his election. Here are the main decisions that were taken during the meeting: 50th Anniversary of spacemodelling in the FAI - Special Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, 25 April 2012 07:35
In celebration of the 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SPACEMODELLING IN THE FAI, organisations and individuals that have greatly contributed to the development of this activity have been awarded the "50th Anniversary of Spacemodelling in the FAI Diploma". The Awards Ceremony took place on Friday 20 April 2012 in Lausanne, Switzerland, in the presence of FAI President John Grubbström who had the pleasure of distributing the diplomas to the recipients, together with CIAM Space Modelling Sub-committee Chairman Srdjan Pelagic. CIAM Flyer 02-2012: Space Models (Hi)Story – 50 Years in the FAI
Wednesday, 04 April 2012 13:01
Download the full content of the latest CIAM Flyer (02-2012) - Space Models (Hi)Story – 50 Years in the FAI in PDF format !
CIAM Flyer 01-2012: The World of Indoor Flying
Thursday, 23 February 2012 08:11
At those latitudes where winter is cold and the days are shorter, the indoor season is in full swing. Indoor flying is a relatively new area of aero modelling which has, nevertheless, already found a firm place in the world of model flying. Take, for example, Michel, an experienced indoor aerobatics pilot. Lets have a look over his shoulder Download the full content of the latest CIAM Flyer (01-2012) - The World of Indoor Flying in PDF format ! CIAM Flyer 06-2011: One Ranking for Model Flying Competitions Around the World
Tuesday, 31 January 2012 08:11
The FAI World Cup is made up of a series of international competitions held during one season. The International World Air Sports Federation, FAI based in Lausanne, Switzerland awards medals and diplomas for the highest rankings achieved each year. Download the full content of the latest CIAM Flyer (06-2011) - One Ranking for Model Flying Competitions Around the World in PDF format ! 2012 edition of the Sporting Code
Tuesday, 03 January 2012 08:52
CIAM Flyer 05-2011: Aeromodelling – How to Stay Safe
Tuesday, 22 November 2011 16:13
The new generation of ready-built model aeroplanes and helicopters – mostly made from foam materials – make aeromodelling easily accessible for everyone. While getting started is easy, a few safety issues must nevertheless be considered. These include insurance, legal regulations, handling of technology and flying itself. Download the full content of the latest CIAM Flyer (05-2011) - Aeromodelling – How to Stay Safe in PDF format ! CIAM Flyer 04-2011: Quiet Emotions at the FAI European Championships for Free Flight Model Aircraft F1D
Tuesday, 04 October 2011 09:53
This does not at all mean that these models' competition flights are any less thrilling and attractive. On the contrary – the silently circling small aeroplanes with their slowly rotating propellers fascinate everyone. Download the full content of the latest CIAM Flyer (04-2011) - Quiet Emotions: FAI European Championships for Free Flight Model Aircraft F1D in PDF format ! Jean-Marc Badan appointed new FAI Secretary General
Thursday, 29 September 2011 13:11
F5 World Cup Results 2011
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 16:00
The F5 World Cup results appear here. Emil Giezendanner F5 World Cup Co-ordinator Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. More Articles...
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The 2012 Annual Meeting of the FAI Aeromodelling Commission (CIAM) was held on 20 and 21 April 2012 in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The FAI World Cup links the community of aeromodellers
All the volumes of the 
All beginnings are easy – but nevertheless potentially risky.
This year, the European Championships in indoor flying were once more held in Belgrade. While flights in many model flying competition categories are getting increasingly faster, longer and higher, indoor free-flight is dominated by a real slow-down culture.
Jean-Marc Badan, the previous FAI Sports Director and Deputy to the Secretary General, has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the FAI – the International Air Sports Federation. He will formally take up his appointment in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 1st October 2011.
