Hang Gliding & Paragliding World Records
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You will find on this page information on the latest records and record claims processed by the FAI. This page is updated daily. Note that information on claims pending ratification is temporary and in many cases incomplete.

Persons intending to attempt world records are advised that figures shown for record performances should not be relied upon as being the latest information. They should contact their National Airsport Control Organisation or the FAI Office (by email - fax: +41 21 345 1077) for the latest authoritative information before making any record attempt.


WORLD RECORD CLAIMS PENDING RATIFICATION

Sub-class O-3 (Paragliders)
Category : Multiplace

Distance over a triangular course : 112 km

Date of flight: 09/05/2008
Pilot: Lois GRUGGER (Austria)
Crew: Petra LINDBICHLER
Course/place: Schareck (Austria)

Paraglider:
Advance Bi Beta 4

preliminary record claim received | Database ID 15056


Sub-class O-3 (Paragliders)
Category : Multiplace

Speed over a triangular course of 100 km : 21.4 km/h

Date of flight: 09/05/2008
Pilot: Lois GRUGGER (Austria)
Crew: Petra LINDBICHLER
Course/place: Schareck (Austria)

Paraglider:
Advance Bi Beta 4

preliminary record claim received | Database ID 15057


Sub-class O-5 (Hang Gliders with a rigid primary structure / movable control surface(s) without pilot surrounding structures and fairings.)
Category : Feminine

Distance over a triangular course : 127.7 km

Date of flight: 29/06/2008
Pilot: Mia SCHOKKER (Canada)
Course/place: Chelan, WA (USA)

Hang glider:
AIR Atos VS

preliminary record claim received | Database ID 15079


Sub-class O-5 (Hang Gliders with a rigid primary structure / movable control surface(s) without pilot surrounding structures and fairings.)
Category : Feminine

Speed over a triangular course of 50 km : 25.4 km/h

Date of flight: 01/07/2008
Pilot: Mia SCHOKKER (Canada)
Course/place: Mansfield, WA (USA)

Hang glider:
AIR Atos VS

preliminary record claim received | Database ID 15075


Sub-class O-5 (Hang Gliders with a rigid primary structure / movable control surface(s) without pilot surrounding structures and fairings.)
Category : Feminine

Speed over a triangular course of 100 km : 28.9 km/h

Date of flight: 15/06/2008
Pilot: Mia SCHOKKER (Canada)
Course/place: Mansfield, WA (USA)

Hang glider:
AIR Atos VS

preliminary record claim received | Database ID 15073


Sub-class O-5 (Hang Gliders with a rigid primary structure / movable control surface(s) without pilot surrounding structures and fairings.)
Category : General

Distance over a triangular course : 404 km

Date of flight: 12/05/2008
Pilot: Walter GEPPERT (Austria)
Course/place: Emberger Alm (Austria)

Hang glider:
AIR Atos VR

preliminary record claim received | Database ID 15054


Sub-class O-5 (Hang Gliders with a rigid primary structure / movable control surface(s) without pilot surrounding structures and fairings.)
Category : General

Speed over a triangular course of 300 km : 44.86 km/h

Date of flight: 12/05/2008
Pilot: Walter GEPPERT (Austria)
Course/place: Emberger Alm (Austria)

Hang glider:
AIR Atos VR

preliminary record claim received | Database ID 15055


WORLD RECORDS RATIFIED IN THE PAST THREE MONTHS

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additional documents available Sub-class O-5 (Hang Gliders with a rigid primary structure / movable control surface(s) without pilot surrounding structures and fairings.)
Category : General

Out-and-return distance : 348.4 km

Date of flight: 10/01/2008
Pilot: Patrick CHOPARD (France)
Course/place: Moreson Farm - Malta Hohe (Namibia)

Hang glider:
AIR Atos VR

ratified on 09/07/2008 | Database ID 14929


additional documents available Sub-class O-5 (Hang Gliders with a rigid primary structure / movable control surface(s) without pilot surrounding structures and fairings.)
Category : General

Out-and-return distance : 348.4 km

Date of flight: 10/01/2008
Pilot: Pascal LANSER (France)
Course/place: Moreson Farm - Malta Hohe (Namibia)

Hang glider:
AIR Atos VR

ratified on 09/07/2008 | Database ID 14930


additional documents available Sub-class O-5 (Hang Gliders with a rigid primary structure / movable control surface(s) without pilot surrounding structures and fairings.)
Category : General

Out-and-return distance : 348.4 km

Date of flight: 10/01/2008
Pilot: Carlos PUÑET (Spain)
Course/place: Moreson Farm - Malta Hohe (Namibia)

Hang glider:
AIR Atos VR

ratified on 05/05/2008 | Database ID 14931


additional documents available Sub-class O-5 (Hang Gliders with a rigid primary structure / movable control surface(s) without pilot surrounding structures and fairings.)
Category : General

Speed over a triangular course of 100 km : 46.3 km/h

Date of flight: 10/01/2008
Pilot: Jean-François VIOLETTE (France)
Course/place: Moreson Farm - Malta Hohe (Namibia)

Hang glider:
AIR Atos VR

ratified on 09/07/2008 | Database ID 14927


WORLD RECORD CLAIMS CANCELLED IN THE PAST THREE MONTHS

Sub-class O-5 (Hang Gliders with a rigid primary structure / movable control surface(s) without pilot surrounding structures and fairings.)
Category : General

Out-and-return distance : 350 km

Date of flight: 10/01/2008
Pilot: Gil SOUVIRON (France)
Course/place: Moreson Farm - Malta Hohe (Namibia)

Hang glider:
AIR Atos VR

Performance not claimed | Database ID 14928