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IGC (which stands for "International Gliding Commission") is responsible for FAI's gliding activities, in particular World Records and International Competitions with the exception of glider aerobatics [ more about IGC ]

FAI World Air Games

 
The FAI World Air Games have now drawn to a close. Click here for more information, including results, news and links, for the biggest and most important aviation competition in the world.

Current Gliding Events

until 08 Aug 2010 31st FAI World Gliding Championship Szeged (HUN)

 

Upcoming Gliding Events

15 Jun 2011 6th FAI Women's World Gliding Championship Arboga (SWE)
17 Jul 2011 16th FAI European Gliding Championship Nitra (SVK)
23 Jul 2011 4th FAI World GP Gliding Championship Wasserkuppe (GER)
31 Jul 2011 16th FAI European Gliding Championship Pociunai, Kaunas (LTU)

 

Latest FAI Gliding World Record Claims

19 Jul 2010 Distance using up to 3 turn points: 450.2 km Ghislaine FACON (FRA)
09 Jul 2010 Free Distance: 660 km James M. PAYNE (USA)
12 Jan 2010 Free Distance: 2256.9 km Klaus OHLMANN (GER)

Latest News

Qualifying Grand Prix Events 2010/11

The table below lists the sites, dates and contact persons of the Qualifying Grand Prix events in 2010 and 2011.

Latter from IGC President

The latest letter from the IGC President has been published, Click here to open the PDF file.

Sailplane Grand Prix Newsletters

Two new Sailplane Grand Prix Newsletters from the IGC President Bob Henderson have been published: 20.4.2010 and 25.4.2010.

Minutes of the IGC meeting

The minutes of the March 2010 plenary meeting of the IGC have been published. To view/download the PDF document, follow this link.

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