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FAI Rotorcraft Commission 2011 Annual Meeting
Monday, 07 March 2011 22:43
Here are the main decisions that have been taken during the CIG 2011 Annual Meeting held on 3 and 4 March 2011: Awards Competitions Bureau Elections Technical Representatives & Special Duties FAI Hang Gliding & Paragliding Commission 2011 Annual Meeting
Monday, 28 February 2011 23:04
Here are the main decisions that have been taken during the CIVL 2011 Annual Meeting held on 26 and 27 February 2011: Future competitions 2013 FAI World Paragliding Championship 2013 FAI World Paragliding Accuracy Championship Keith Negal
Tuesday, 08 February 2011 19:20
Don’t miss the deadline to enter the 2011 Young Artists Contest!
Wednesday, 02 February 2011 16:31
Calling all young artists, it is time to reach for your pens and brushes and show us your creative spirit ! There isn’t much time left to enter the 2011 Young Artists contest ! Extending the Paragliding competition season
Tuesday, 01 February 2011 18:51
You would have thought that the FAI calendar of paragliding competitions scheduled in February and March would be dominated by events taking place elsewhere than the wintry Northern hemisphere. But not so! Paragliding Accuracy seems to be growing in popularity, and especially as a way of extending the competition season. International Parachuting Championships & Gulf Cup, Dubai, Emirates - Closing Ceremony
Monday, 17 January 2011 18:49
International Parachuting Championships & Gulf Cup, Dubai, Emirates - Day 7
Tuesday, 11 January 2011 17:35
International Parachuting Championships & Gulf Cup, Dubai, Emirates - Day 6
Monday, 10 January 2011 22:34
Canopy Spotting - CP SPeed FAI Statutes and By-Laws 2011 now available on the FAI website
Monday, 03 January 2011 23:14
We would like to inform all the FAI community that the FAI Statutes and By-Laws 2011 are now available on the FAI website on the FAI documents page. This edition includes the updates approved by the General Conference in Dublin in October 2010. What does 2011 hold for Air Sports competitions ?
Wednesday, 29 December 2010 16:28
After a year full of great competitions and fantastic performances in 2010, what can we expect for 2011 ? The answer is “a lot” ! World and Continental Championships, World Cups, almost 40 category 1 events in total will take place next year. February: first event of an exciting year Brasilian students and teachers build a World Record breaking aircraft
Tuesday, 28 December 2010 23:11
Students and teachers joined forces to design and build an aircraft that broke no less than four World Records! The records have been officially ratified today by the FAI in the category of aircraft with piston engine, propeller and total takeoff weight of up to 300 lbs (1C-1.a/0) for the following achiements: 1) Time to Climb to 3,000 Meters: 8 min 15 sec International Parachuting Championships & Golf Cup, 5-17 January 2011, Dubai, Emirates
Monday, 27 December 2010 23:45
The first parachuting competition of the year looks as though it is going to be a very large one. At the close of "official" registration there were 189 athletes from 28 Nations competing in Accuracy; 92 athletes from 24 Nations in Canopy Piloting and 26 Formation Skydiving teams. News, reports and results from the competition will be published on this web site, as well as the competition web site. Barron Hilton and Elon Musk honoured with the highest FAI awards
Thursday, 16 December 2010 16:10
Martin Rutty and Simon Lichtenstein
Monday, 13 December 2010 17:35
It is with great sadness that CIG has been informed of the tragic loss of two British pilots in a helicopter crash in the South of France on 9th December 2010. Martin Rutty and Simon Lichtenstein were a highly respected team competing at the highest levels of World and Open Championships for more than 10 years. Both had been flying helicopters for many years and highly experienced. Martin and Simon were family men. The Commission’s condolences, sympathy and support go out to the family’s in their tragic loss. More Articles...
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Keith Negal, the FAI Vice President for the UK, passed away peacefully on Friday 4th February, with his wife Shirley at his side. Keith had been diagnosed with a brain tumour in December 2009. He bore his illness, which he was told at an early stage he would be unlikley to survive, with typical fortitude, bravery and typical good humour.
Aeronautic and astronautic figures Barron Hilton and Elon Musk have been presented with prestigious FAI awards by FAI President Dr. John Grubbström at the recent NAA 2010 Fall Awards Banquet. Latest News
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Agreement signed to promote Aeromodelling
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New 2012 FAI Annual Report just out !
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Agreements signed to promote aviation sports
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Icarus Cup 2013: First ever Human-Powered Aircraft Competition to be sanctioned by FAI
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Duvoisin explains his new Eco-Balloon concept to the FAI Executive Board
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Anti-Doping: Agreement with SportAccord signed
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Odette Balési-Rousseau : a parachuting pioneer passes away
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IOC Women and Sport Award 2013 - call for nominations
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Bid process for the 2015 FAI World Air Games open
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Organiser Agreement for the 108th FAI General Conference in Thailand signed
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