FAI Virtual Gliding

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FAI Virtual Gliding is an international group created by the community, for the community.

Embark on a journey that merges the exhilarating art of gliding with cutting-edge virtual technology. Here, the boundless skies are your canvas, and state-of-the-art simulators are your wings. Whether you're an experienced pilot seeking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to taste the thrill of soaring, our platform offers an unparalleled experience in the realm of virtual gliding.

FAI Virtual Gliding is where innovation meets tradition, where the timeless beauty of gliding seamlessly intertwines with the limitless possibilities of virtual reality. As an official initiative of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), the world-governing body for air sports, we bring you a platform that celebrates the rich heritage of gliding while embracing the forefront of technology.

Unleash your inner aviator as you navigate meticulously recreated landscapes, ride the currents of wind with precision, and engage in exhilarating races against pilots from across the globe. Our commitment to realism ensures that every contour of the terrain, every thermal, every gust of wind, and every subtle nuance of flight is faithfully replicated, providing an experience that is as authentic as it is thrilling.

Whether you're seeking to improve your gliding techniques, experience the rush of competition, or simply marvel at the beauty of flight, FAI Virtual Gliding welcomes you to explore, learn, and connect with fellow aviation enthusiasts. Join us as we redefine the boundaries of gliding, one virtual flight at a time. Your adventure awaits amidst the virtual skies!

We organize and promote races with attractive livestreamings, for a better understanding of our sport by the public.

  • What is Virtual Gliding?

    Virtual Gliding is your next challenge!

    Train to become a glider pilot, improve your skills, compete to our events, become the next World Champion.

    Start your training now!

  • How to participate?

    Compete to our virtual races! We are collaborating with Condor.Club for the registration and scoring of our races.

    We have different events: Virtual Sailplane Grand Prix, World Series, and eSports Series. Click on the menu bar to discover them!

  • How can I join?

    Everything you need to know, to start playing online and to build your own cockpit is on our discord channel! Join us to discover the gliding world!

    Fun races are available to anyone. Stay connected with the community: join us on Discord!

Our events

1st FAI Virtual World Gliding Championship

  • After 3 years of virtual gliding races organised in cooperation with the FAI - World Air Sports Federation, it is now time for the 1st FAI Virtual World Gliding Championship! Virtual pilots will fly 6 qualifying races in 6 different countries, in order to promote our sport across the globe.

    The 1st FAI VWGC will start in February 2024. The last venue will be in Karlsruhe, Germany, on the 11th of November 2024, with an on-stage event, live from the Interglide forum!

    Register now!

    Discover more about the 1st FAI VWGC here.

eSports Series

  • Virtual Gliding allows us to test out any format the community would like to try. Rules will be adapted for each event.

    The first event will take place on the 5th of March with invitees worldwide! Stay tuned!

    Discover our Laboratory!

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