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FAI World Air Games
Athletes will compete for the "World Air Games Champion" in each of ten air sport disciplines. Test events are being held this summer in preparation for the largest and most prestigious aviation event on the planet.
To learn more about the World Air Games 2009, visit http://www.worldairgames.org/2009.
Latest News
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World Air Games 2009 : Ballooning Test Event Completed
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Current Events
| until 24 Aug 2008 | 10th FAI European Microlight Championship | Leszno (POL) |
| until 22 Aug 2008 | 2008 FAI World Championships for Free Flight Model Aircraft | Belgrade (SRB) |
| until 24 Aug 2008 | 1st FAI World YAK 52 Aerobatic Championship | Novosibirsk (RUS) |
Upcoming events
| 22 Aug 2008 | 2008 FAI World Championships for Space Models | Lleida (ESP) |
| 23 Aug 2008 | 2008 FAI European Championship for Aerobatic Model Aircraft | Calcinatello di Calcinato (ITA) |
| 31 Aug 2008 | 2008 FAI European Championships for Free Flight Model Aircraft | Pazardzik (BUL) |
Latest FAI World Record Claims
| 09 Aug 2008 | Hang Gliders: Straight distance to a declared goal: 379.8 km | Benjamin HERRING (GBR) |
| 09 Aug 2008 | Hang Gliders: Speed over a triangular course of 300 km: 49.1 km/h | Robin HAMILTON (GBR) |
| 09 Aug 2008 | Hang Gliders: Distance over a triangular course: 302.5 km | Robin HAMILTON (GBR) |
| 28 Jul 2008 | Parachuting: G-1-b : Landing accuracy with 0.02 metre disc: 7 consec. Landings | Andrey SAVIN (RUS) |
| 03 Aug 2008 | Model Aircraft: N°137: Speed (200 laps): 6 min 13.2 sec | H. SIMONS (AUS) |
FAI & Red Bull Air Race
FAI continues its close co-operation with the Red Bull Air Race World Series for 2008 [ more ]
FAI Visual Identity
Instructions on how to use the FAI logos and how to order high-resolution files are available in our "FAI Online StyleGuide".
FAI World Grand Prix
An international aerobatic competition open to solo pilots, formation teams, piston-engine, turbo-jet and jet aircraft flying to music. [ more ]
FAI Awards
FAI medals and diplomas aim at giving public recognition to those who have made outstanding contributions to aeronautics and astronautics, especially in the field of sporting aviation. They are awarded each year at the Opening Ceremony of the annual FAI General Conference [more].