FAI General Aviation Commission (GAC)

This Saturday, 30 August, marks the start of the 24th FAI World Rally Flying Championships in Ferrara, Italy, where the world’s best pilot-navigator crews will compete in tough challenges combining aerial navigation, accuracy landing and precision timing, until Friday, 5 September 2025.

Imagine trekking through the skies on a thrilling treasure hunt where your team-mate, your wits, your map, and your compass are all you can rely on, to track down your targets...

Beyond simple leisure flying, this is Rally Flying: an exhilarating air sport that combines precision navigation and accuracy landing with the spirit of adventure and purpose. This sport is about raw flying skill, astute observation, and seamless teamwork.

Defending champion Petr Jonáš (on right in photo) will head to Italy this August with his trusty navigator Marek Velát (left) to compete at the FAI World Rally Flying Championships.

Experienced Competition Director Filippo Papale is excited to bring the FAI World Rally Flying Championships back to Italy after it last hosted the event in Ravenna, 26 years ago in 1999.

At the recent FAI General Aviation Commission (GAC) Annual Meeting, held in Catania, Italy, Delegates elected a new President to lead the Commission into its next chapter. Stepping into the role is Ralf Grunwald, who succeeds Hans Schwebel following his decision to step down.