FAI Microlight and Paramotor Commission (CIMA)

The 7th FAI World Paramotor Slalom Championship runs from 19-25 October in Bornos, Cadiz, Spain and will showcase the live action from the world's very best pilots as they put their skills and months of training to the test at international level.

Fifty-seven pilots will compete in foot-launched and trike paramotor classes, and the event will be livestreamed with commentary, following drone shots, multi-camera coverate and real-time scoring to bring the action to live for viewers around the world.

It was always going to be a tough ride for paramotor pilots to challenge the French on their home territory, and indeed, the results of the 12th FAI Paramotor Championships reflect the domination of the French team throughout the competition in Chambley, France. 

With a warm welcome from Henri Lemoine, Mayor of the nearby city of Pont-à-Mousson, and a greeting from Christian Santini, President of the hosting organisation FFPLUM, the 12th FAI World Paramotor Championships were officially opened. At the reception at the city town hall, 81 pilots and crew members from 15 nations joined the local authorities.

Top picture: Team leaders on the podium

The 19th FAI World Microlight Championships wrapped up last week in the Metz region with a close contest between host nation France and long-time rivals Czechia.

Team France

Throughout winter 2024, paramotor pilot Dan Jones was constantly weather watching. Poring over meteorological data, he spied a window of opportunity for 3 March. His mission? To fly a 500km triangle and beat the 13-year-old FAI World Record held by Peter Schulz of Germany: Distance in a closed circuit without landing. Jones managed to fly 516,95km for the world record, beating Schulz’s 504,167km, set in 2011.