31 Jan 2012
The FAI World Cup links the community of aeromodellers The FAI World Cup is made up of a series of international competitions held during one season. The International World Air Sports Federation, FAI based in Lausanne, Switzerland awards medals and diplomas for the highest rankings achieved each...
23 Feb 2012
At those latitudes where winter is cold and the days are shorter, the indoor season is in full swing. Indoor flying is a relatively new area of aero modelling which has, nevertheless, already found a firm place in the world of model flying. Take, for example, Michel, an experienced indoor...
25 Apr 2012
In celebration of the 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SPACEMODELLING IN THE FAI , organisations and individuals that have greatly contributed to the development of this activity have been awarded the "50th Anniversary of Spacemodelling in the FAI Diploma". The Awards Ceremony took place on Friday 20 April 2012...
26 Apr 2012
The 2012 Annual Meeting of the FAI Aeromodelling Commission (CIAM) was held on 20 and 21 April 2012 in Lausanne, Switzerland.
17 Aug 2012
AEROSTATS are lighter than air models. We have two main types of aerostats: Hot air balloons and Airships. Airships obtain their sustentation from gas (or from hot air), have propulsion units and can be directed. Next, we have three types of airships: Blimps have an inflatable envelope and their...
29 Oct 2012
When the days in the Northern hemisphere shorten and the sun becomes more elusive, we like to remember the wonderful light and warmth of the sun. Solar energy is one of the foundations of life and humankind's most important energy source - both in the past and in future. Flying with solar power –...
