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Encyclopedia > Federation Aeronautique Internationale

The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) is a standard setting and record-keeping body for aeronautics and astronautics. It is the international governing body for all airborne sports. This includes both man-carrying and unmanned vehicles (such as model aircraft). FAI was founded in 1905.


External link

  • Official FAI website (http://www.fai.org/)

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