Two 10-year-olds have been announced as winners of the 2023 Rookie Project, in the indoor and outdoor flight categories. The international online contest pits under 16s against one another as they aim to achieve the longest flight time with model aircraft which fit the competition rules.
Come and join us for the webinar “Return to Flying after a Pause” organised by the FAI Medico-Physiological Commission (CIMP)!
This webinar is designed for pilots of any air sports and skydivers who are eager to resume their activities after a break. Its main objective is to raise awareness about the decline in skills that occurs when individuals take a pause.
The annual meeting of the FAI Hang Gliding and Paragliding Commission (CIVL) took place in Mungyeong, South Korea on February 26-29, 2024. 16 delegates holding 14 proxies participated in the meeting. They were greeted by Mr Markus Haggeney - the FAI Secretary General, Mr Park Chan Duk - the President of South Korea NAC and Mr Gin Seok Song - the President of the Korean Paragliding Association KPGA, which hosted the meeting.
The FAI Microlight and Paramotor Commission (CIMA) had a successful Plenary in Kaunas, Lithuania, from 22 to 24 February. The main focus was on developing the sport for the future, and significant progress was made with several interesting projects, including the awarding of the 2025 World Paramotor and Microlight Championships to France and the creation of a new type of award.
By Hiromi Furukawa (Japan), Balloon Pilot and CIA Officials Subcommittee and PMR member
