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Dates from the competition diary in London’s Olympic Year 2012

Gliding is not yet an Olympic sport but there is plenty for enthusiasts of all levels to look forwar...

Making an early start in South America

Pilots kept indoors by the northern hemisphere winter can at least enjoy following the first big int...

Congratulations to Rieti's newest glider pilots

Italy's mythical Rieti airfield, home of the World Championships 1985 and 2008 and the annual M...

Venues for the 2012/2013 FAI Sailplane Grand Prix Qualifying events

The calendar for the SGP Qualifying Series for 2012-2013 has been set:

Congratulations to Rieti's newest glider pilots

Congratulations to Rieti's newest glider pilots

Italy's mythical Rieti airfield, home of the World Championships 1985 and 2008 and the annual Mediterranean Cup competition, is working hard training a new generation of glider pilots, some as yo....

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Jean-Marc Badan appointed new FAI Secretary General

Jean-Marc Badan appointed new FAI Secretary General

Jean-Marc Badan, the previous FAI Sports Director and Deputy to the Secretary General, has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the FAI – the International Air Sports Federation. He will....

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7th FAI Junior World Gliding Championships: four valid days so far

7th FAI Junior World Gliding Championships: four valid days so far

Despite the weather, we have had so far 4 valid days in Standard Class and 5 in Club Class at the 7th FAI Junior World Gliding Championships in Musbach, Germany. The Organisers are trying to catch e....

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Upcoming Events

07 April 2012 2012 40° Trofeo Città di Torino - Italian Torino (Italy)
29 April 2012 2012 FAI Qualifying Sailplane GP Ghimbav-Brasov (Romania)
11 May 2012 2012 Hahnweide Hahnweide (Germany)
13 May 2012 2012 Eskilstuna International Open Eskilstuna FK (Sweden)
17 May 2012 2012 Danish Nationals Arnborg (Denmark)
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Latest FAI World Record Claims

30 December 2011 Gliding : Speed over a triangular course of 750 km : 126.48 km/h Susanne Schödel (GER)
30 December 2011 Gliding : Speed over a triangular course of 750 km : 126.48 km/h Susanne Schödel (GER)
24 December 2011 Gliding : Speed over a triangular course of 750 km : 158.72 km/h Laszlo Hegedus (HUN)
20 December 2011 Gliding : Free triangle distance : 1062.5 km Susanne Schödel (GER)
20 December 2011 Gliding : Free distance using up to 3 turn points : 1066.2 km Susanne Schödel (GER)
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Technology

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Found out more about the gnss recording devices.

 

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Badges and Diplomas

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The gliding badges and diplomas are awarded for gliding performances.

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FAI Sailplane Grand Prix

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More info about the FAI Sailplane Grand Prix.

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Interesting Record

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IOC Recognised

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3h 54m 59s = World Record manpowered aircraft

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Yuri Gagarin entered space 50 years ago.

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There are 150 pilots in Paragliding Worlds

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