24 Sep 2018

CIAM Flyer (03-2018) - from turbochargers to airfoils for model gliders

The aeromodelling world is mourning the death of Rolf Girsberger, an outstanding pioneer for RC model gliders...

  • Swiss aeromodeller Girsberger served as Chairman of the CIAM FAI RC Soaring Subcommittee from 1989 to 1993, and continued as a member of the Subcommittee until 2009. 
  • His airfoils were used for many years by glider builders all over the world.
  • He was instrumental in launching a slope soaring competition called the Viking Race, which is now an official FAI F3F World Championship.

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