During the 2024 European summer six qualifying FAI/SGP events took place, all the events were successful despite the difficult weather conditions which blighted this summer. Congratulations to the 12 qualifying pilots who will shortly receive their invitations from FAI/IGC to compete in the 12th final at St Auban in August 2025.
Still to come in 2025
Still to take place are 4 qualifying events in the 12th series, the next event being at Gawler in Australia in January 2025 followed by the USA FAI/SGP in March 2025 to be held at Seminole lake in Florida. These and the two European events in Holland and Poland are very popular and we are lookin forward to some great exciting racing.
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Australia - Gawler 18/15m mixed classes 5 to 11 January 2025 sgp.aero/australia2024
Adelaide Soaring Club at Gawler sits at the southern end of the Barossa wine region and has ample accommodation in the town of Gawler and local area. A large caravan park in Gawler has air-conditioned units available to hire, and accommodation and onsite camping are also available at the Gawler airfield
Series 13, 2026
The FAI Sailplane Grand team are preparing the programme and rules for the 13th FAI/SGP series which will be held in 2026 culminating in the 13th final to be held in 2027. The bidding process for qualifying events will take place in 2025 with the final dates for bids being the 30th of September
Bids for FAI Sailplane Grand Prix final Series 13.
The closing date for bids to host the final of the13th series is the 31st January 2025, the final will be held in 2027 or possibly in January 2028 if in the southern hemisphere. The earlier bid deadline for the final is to allow longer preparation time for the host to find financial support.
The FAI/SGP final is a unique sporting event with live racing being followed by thousands of sailplane racing fans. Previous FAI/SGP finals over the last 10 years have developed new and exciting ways to showcase sailplane racing at its most exciting.
The 2025 final at St Auban will incorporate live on board cameras and live pilot commentary, further developing the possibilities for race fans to enjoy the remarkable experience of racing purely on solar energy.
To register your interest in hosting an FAI Sailplane Grand prix event mail
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