24 Jan 2022
150 years ago, Alphonse Pénaud launched the first model aeroplane in the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris. The model flew over a distance of 40 m in 11 sec in front of members of the French aeronautical society. Download the full content of the latest CIAM Flyer editions in PDF format CIAM flyer (05-...
25 Jan 2022
Two speed records set by British pilots Phill O’Dell and Steve Jones in the electric powered aircraft ‘Spirit of Innovation’ have been ratified by FAI. The aircraft falls into the C-1c category (take-off weight 1000-1750kg) in Group 6: electric. The first record was set by Steve Jones who reached a...

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