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October 18, 2016

Skydiver Fatally Injured In 1,200-Foot Fall

Witnesses Say His Reserve Chute Deployed While Onboard The Airplane

A man participating in a military-style parachute jump in Marion County, FL Friday was fatally injured after being pulled out of the airplane.

Weather Can Provide A Gamble At Any Air Event, And In Las Vegas The Wind Won

Despite the challenges posed by the windy weather, Red Bull Air race announce that Matthias Dolderer was awarded Germany’s first Red Bull Air Race World Championship at the 2016 season finale in Las Vegas, USA on October 16. Australia’s Matt Hall claimed second place overall, with Hannes Arch of Austria honored posthumously in third place. It should be noted that Hannes Arch, the former championship winner perished in a private helicopter accident in early September.

Succeeds Dr. John Grubbström, Who Is Stepping Down After The Maximum Three Terms

Frits Brink from the Netherlands has been elected yesterday as the new President of FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, at the 110th FAI General Conference in Bali, Indonesia.