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19 Nov 2021

Series 11 of FAI Sailplane Grand Prix Announced

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17 Sep 2021

Drama up to the final kilometre: 10th FAI Sailplane Grand Prix Finals 2021

The world’s top aerobatic gliding pilots compete in Leszno, Poland

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Famed for its excellent gliding conditions, and the only place in Europe to feature night gliding, Leszno is a popular spot in the aviation world, especially as it is alone in having held the World World Gliding Championships four times (1958, 1968, 2003, 2014).

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Young pilots compete at the 5th FAI European Junior Gliding Championships

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The 5th FAI European Junior Gliding Championships was hosted by the Kaunas Gliding Club at Pociūnai airfield, Lithuania between 11 July to 23 July 2021.

A total of 44 pilots aged under 25 took part, representing Lithuania, Finland, Poland, Denmark, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Germany and Great Britain.

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20 Apr 2021

“Without female aviators, air sport would be poorer.” Gisela Weinreich, FAI Lilienthal Medal winner

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30 Dec 2017

E Concept Rules for Electric Gliders

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06 Nov 2017

Bids for 37th FAI World Gliding Championships

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01 Jul 2017

Announcing FAI Sailplane Grand Prix 9th Series in 2018

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23 Jan 2017

The 34th FAI World Gliding Championships in Australia ends on a high

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