UPDATED: 10/29/2026 Where do you start? From choosing the right record category and understanding the rules to submitting your application, planning your attempt, and documenting your results, there are several important steps to follow. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process step by step, helping you understand what […]
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Air sports communities world wide prepare to celebrate the first International Day of Air Sports
Lausanne, Switzerland, 1 October 2026 – Air sports communities around the world are preparing to celebrate the first International Day of Air Sports on 14 October, with activities taking place throughout the month. The celebration invites clubs, organizations, athletes and enthusiasts to share their passion for air sports and give […]
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Go Team USA!
Two world championship teams are headed overseas to represent the US and compete with the top model pilots in the world. AMA wishes the best for both US teams! The 2026 FAI F1ABP Junior World Championships for Free Flight (FF) Model Aircraft begins July 26 and runs through August 2 in […]
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2026 FAI F4 Scale Model World Championships – Final Report
By Pete Bauer While the World Championships are very competitive, there is also the opportunity to reach out and make new friends from around the world. Two years ago, at the F4 Scale Model World Championships in Romania, Mika Jylha was the only competitor from Finland and needed a caller. […]
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Updated 7-15: Excitement is building at the 2026 FAI F4 World Championships for Scale Model Aircraft
By Pete Bauer Updated 7-15-2026 It has been a rough start for Team USA (and most of the other teams). This photo indicates the primary issue. There have been a lot of mechanical and weather challenges, mostly engine troubles and the wind. Many of our planes have gotten pranged either […]
Continue readingFAI F4 World Championships for Scale Model Aircraft Starts July 9
Lausanne, Switzerland, 1 July 2026 – The 2026 FAI F4 World Championships for Scale Model Aircraft runs from 9-18 July in Buckminster, Great Britain with a record competitor turnout. Hosted by the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) at their headquarters, the National Centre for Aeromodelling, organisers will welcome 23 competing […]
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The 2026 F2 World Championships Have Come to a Close
By Melvin SchuetteUPDATED 5/18/2026 On Friday, May 8, everything ended. F2A (Speed) flew its last round; F2B (Aerobatics) flew its last round of the top fifteen fly off; F2C (Team Race) flew its second semifinal and final races; and F2D (Combat) flew its final matches to determine the overall winner. […]
Continue readingFAI launches the“International Day of Air Sports”on 14 October 2026
From Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) Lausanne, Switzerland, 15 April 2026 – FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, announces the launch of the “International Day of Air Sports”, to be celebrated annually on 14 October from 2026 onwards. This new global initiative aims to bring together the air sports community worldwide […]
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The FAI F4 World Championships for Scale Model Aircraft returns to Great Britain in July 2026
From Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) Lausanne, Switzerland, 31 March 2026 – The 2026 FAI F4 World Championships for Scale Model Aircraft will return to its roots this July, as competitors from across the globe will battle for the world champion title in Great Britain, 56 years after the inaugural world […]
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As the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup builds and the world celebrates top-level competition, model aviation is gearing up for its own moment in the spotlight. Starting in May, the US will send teams of skilled pilots to compete around the world in Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) World Championships. The journey begins at Whiteman Park in […]
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