In an impressive showcase of talent, Austrian pilot Gernot Bruckmann soared to victory in the F3P-A aerobatics finals during the 2025 FAI World Championship for Indoor Aerobatic Model Aircraft in Switzerland.
The finale witnessed Bruckmann performing flawlessly with his custom-designed aircraft, affectionately named ‘Ruby,’ earning him the ultimate score.
Gernot Bruckmann’s Victory
After his remarkable win, Bruckmann took to social media to share his disbelief at clinching his sixth consecutive title as F3P World Champion.
He reflected on the significance of this achievement, finding it an overwhelmingly extraordinary milestone in his career.
Antonis Papadopoulos, the President of the FAI Aeromodelling Commission (CIAM), commended Bruckmann’s exceptional feat, highlighting how it serves as a powerful inspiration for budding aviators.
Competition Highlights
The competition also saw France’s Maxime Schmitt securing the silver medal, while Switzerland’s Sylvain Pasini took home the bronze.
In the junior division, French competitor Lucas Poncet emerged victorious, also ranking an impressive 15th overall.
He was closely followed by Czech contenders Lukáš Doubrava in second place and Radek Rája in third.
- Individual Results
- 1.
Gernot Bruckmann (Austria)
- 2.
Maxime Schmitt (France)
- 3.
Sylvain Pasini (Switzerland)
- Junior Results
- 1.
Lucas Poncet (France)
- 2.
Lukáš Doubrava (Czechia)
- 3.
Radek Rája (Czechia)
- Team Standings
- 1.
France
- 2.
Switzerland
- 3.
Austria
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, the excitement continues with the finals for the Aerobatics Freestyle to Music category.
Maxime Schmitt, who excelled in the preliminary rounds, is set to face off against Gernot Bruckmann in what promises to be a thrilling contest for the coveted champion title.
Fans can tune in online to catch all the live action from this exhilarating event.
Source: Fai.org