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Not all pilots test their skills by flying against direct competition; for some the search for world records is a constant challenge.
Since the early days, cross country flying has allowed pilots to push back the limits. Current hang glider pilots have brought the straight distance record beyond the 700 km barrier, and paragliders pilots over the 400 km one.
The FAI maintains files of all aviation records and CIVL lays down the requirements for class conformity and flight verification where hang gliding and paragliding are concerned. The requirements are to be found in Section 7 of the Sporting Code.
There are many types of record within each class:
Straight distance
Straight distance to a declared goal
Out-and-return distance
Distance around a triangular course
Speed around triangular courses of 25, 50, 100, 150, 200 and 300 km
Speed over out-and-return courses of 100, 200 and 300 km
Gain of height
In addition to the open record in each class, there are categories for female and multi-place crews.
Browse through these pages to consult the current and past Hang Gliding and Paragliding World Records.
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Current Records
Use this form to consult the list of current world records.
Hang gliding and paragliding records are classified per sub-class (class 1 hang gliders, class 2, etc), and pilot gender.
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History of current and past records
Use this form to consult the history of current and past hang gliding and paragliding world records.
This form allows you to display the information for the selected type of record in specific sub-classes and categories.
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