By Serge Claude & Pauline Claude, Camp Coordinators.
From 27 July to 4 August 2024, the French-German International Balloon Camp was held in Lorraine, in the Eastern region of France close to Sion, the 'City of Landscapes'. Forty-two people participated including 36 French and German youngsters.
Between May and July 2024, six qualifying FAI Sailplane Grand Prix events took place in Chile, Norway, Germany, Italy, Slovenia and France. Tasks were successfully completed in all six despite some difficult weather conditions. Congratulations to the 12 qualifying pilots who will shortly receive their invitations to compete in the 12th final at St Auban, France scheduled for 24-30 August 2025.
By Marvin Wittschen, Camp Coordinator
From October 30 to November 3, 2024, the skies above Reimlingen, Bavaria, played host to an unforgettable cultural and aerial adventure. The German-French Balloon Kids Camp, supported by the French-German Youth Office (FGYO) and the FAI Ballooning Commission (CIA), brought together 19 young participants aged 8 to 14. Thirteen children came from Germany, while six traveled from France, creating a vibrant and diverse group.
By Volker Löschhorn, Camp Coordinator
