Fédération Française de Vol en Planeur

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Founded on January 12th 1966, the FFVP brings together the 162 glider clubs and their 11,400 pilots present throughout the French territory.

The FFVP is committed to:

  • organize, develop glider flight and gliding aerobatics in France
  • to encourage, support and defend the activities of the affiliated sports groups
  • promote the training and development of pilots and managers
  • organize sports competitions at the international, national, regional and departmental levels
  • develop the aeronautical spirit and encourage motivation for aeronautical careers, especially in youth
  • represent the French glider flight in any place and any circumstance

The federation is made up of affiliated sports associations, affiliated profit-making organizations, departmental committees and regional committees.

The FFVP is an organization recognized by public utility. It is a direct interlocutor of the General Directorate of Civil Aviation. Sports Federation, and is attached to the Ministry of Sports; The FFVP sits on the National Council of Aeronautical and Sports Federations, and is a member of the French National Olympic Sports Committee.