The FAI World Grand Prix 2012–2013 is the fifth
gliding
Gliding is a recreational activity and competitive air sport in which pilots fly unpowered aircraft known as gliders or sailplanes using naturally occurring currents of rising air in the atmosphere to remain airborne. The word ''soaring'' is al ...
Grand Prix
Grand Prix ( , meaning ''Grand Prize''; plural Grands Prix), is a name sometimes used for competitions or sport events, alluding to the winner receiving a prize, trophy or honour
Grand Prix or grand prix may refer to:
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. The 7 qualifying races took place during 2012–2013 worldwide flying season. The Finals were held at
Vaumeilh near
Sisteron
Sisteron (; , oc, label=Mistralian norm, Sisteroun; from oc, label=Old Occitan, Sestaron) is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, southeastern France.
Sisteron is situated on the banks of the rive ...
, France, between 9–16 May 2014.
Summary
Finals result
''* – competition number''
Qualifying races
See also
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Results of Grand Prix series
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World Gliding Championships
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European Gliding Championships
The European Gliding Championships is a gliding competition held every two years.
Gliding is a competitive sport and was even a demonstration sport at the 1936 Summer Olympics. It was due to become an official Olympic sport in the Helsinki Games i ...
References
External links
*https://archive.today/20140122191656/http://www.sgp.aero/event-calendar-container/2012-2013-series.aspx
*http://www.fai.org/igc-news/37911-zar-event-completes-5th-grand-prix-series
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Air sports in France
Gliding competitions
Gliding in France
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