New Paragliding International Records - 18.08.2021

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Aug 18, 2021, 10:13:17 AM8/18/21

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FAI has ratified the following Class O (Hang Gliding and Paragliding) World record:

Claim number : 19391
Sub-class : O-3 / Paragliders
Category : General
Group : Not applicable
Type of record : Straight distance to a declared goal
Course/location : Tacima (Brazil)
Performance : 529,5 km
Pilot : Rafael Monteiro Saladini (Brazil)
Aircraft : Enzo 3 / Ozone
Date : 15.10.2020
Previous record : 510,8 km (27.10.2019 - Harry Bloxham, United Kingdom)

as well as

FAI has ratified the following Class O (Hang Gliding and Paragliding) South-American record:

Claim number : 19392
Sub-class : O-3 / Paragliders
Category : General
Group : Not applicable
Type of record : Straight distance to a declared goal
Course/location : Tacima (Brazil)
Performance : 529,5 km
Pilot : Rafael Monteiro Saladini (Brazil)
Aircraft : Enzo 3 / Ozone
Date : 15.10.2020
Previous record : no record set yet

FAI congratulates the Pilot on these splendid achievements.

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