04 Aug 2016
It is generally accepted that Otto Lilienthal (1848-1896) was the “father of gliding experiments.” We remember that during a period of about six years, he made over 2000 well-documented gliding flights, and that he died following a crash in 1896. What is not as well known is that Lilienthal was a...
26 Aug 2016
1926 - 2016 Gliding was more than a hobby for him - it was his passion. Fred Weinholtz was one of the most competent and engaged officials of gliding. On Sunday, 21st of August, he died at the age of 90. Fred Weinholtz was born in the German town Genthin on the 3rd of June, 1926. His love for...
11 Nov 2016
11 November 2016 The 7th FAI World Sailplane Grand Prix is underway in Potchefstroom, South Africa. This is the culmination of a series of qualifying races that have taken place around the world for the past two years. The race can be followed on the FAI SGP website . The Sailplane Grand Prix was...
28 Sep 2009
The 19th World Precision Flying Championships were held in Torun, Poland from 19 to 26 July 2009. Team Podium The top three individual positions were filled by pilots from the host nation: 1st - Krzysztof Wieczorek 2nd - Janusz Darocha 3rd - Marek Kachaniak Team results 1st - Poland 2nd - Czech...
03 Nov 2010
Here are the main decisions that have been taken during the GAC 2010 Annual Meeting held on 29 and 30 October 2010: Future competitions 20th FAI World Precision Flying Championship Awarded to : Brits (RSA) Dates : 23 to 29 October 2011 8th FAI European Rally Flying Championship Awarded to :...
