13. FAI World Helicopter championships officially opened

The 13th World Helicopter Championships in Eisenach, Germany, was officially openend yesterday evening with the greetings of the FAI-CIG President David Hamilton and the greetings of the prime minister of the Free State of Thuringia.

The president of Honor, Alfred-Pierre Herbert translated the greetings into german for the guests.

The opening ceremony was located at Eisenach-Kindel airfield in front of more than 25 Helicopters on a sunny day, surrounded by strong winds up to 32 knots.

44 crews from 10 different nations are taking part at the competition. The competition started this morning with precision hover flying at 11.00 am.