FAI Environmental Commission (EnvC)

Amphibious aircraft, flying bikes and fuel cell drive technology were among the subjects explored at the New technologies and power sources for sustainable aviation symposium held as part of this year’s FAI Amateur-built and Experimental Aircraft Commission (CIACA) Annual Meeting.

What does the future of human flight look like? A flying bike, a single-seat kart and a multi-copter are among the winners of Phase II of the FAI-endorsed GoFly Prize, which were announced this week.

There were five prizes of $50,000 awarded in total, with three going to teams based in the USA and the other two being claimed by teams from Russia/Latvia and the Netherlands.

What will air sports look like 50 years from now? Sustainability is key if we – and our children – are to continue enjoying competitive and recreational aviation as we do today.

As the world governing body for air sports, one of our aims is therefore to find ways to reduce any negative effects air sports have on people, wildlife and the world itself, while protecting the right of aviation enthusiasts and fans to continue enjoying their chosen disciplines.