FAI Hang Gliding and Paragliding Commission (CIVL)

HG Class 2 World Champions

FAI World Hang Gliding Class 2 and 5
 

In 1976, the 2 Classes are "Standard" (that will evolve in Class 1) and "Grand Allongement" (High Aspect Ratio, that will evolve in Class 2).

From 1979 to 1999, there is only Class 2. After, Class 2 and 5 are separated.

 

2022 Aspres-sur-Buëch (France)

Overall

1st: Manfred Ruhmer (AUT)

 

2nd: Jacques Bott    (FRA)

 

3d: Franz Pacheiner    (AUT)

More info and results

 

2017 Aspres-sur-Buëch (France)

Overall

1st: Manfred Ruhmer (AUT)

 

2nd: Jacques Bott    (FRA)

 

3d: Franz Pacheiner    (AUT)

More info and results

 

2014 Annecy (France)

Overall

1st: Manfred Ruhmer (AUT)

 

2nd: Andy Hediger (ARG)

 

3rd: Steve Cox (SUI)

More info and results

 

2010 Tegelberg (Germany)

 

1st: Manfred Ruhmer (Austria) – 2nd: Steve Cox (Switzerland) – 3rd: Bob Baier (Germany)

 

2008 Sigilio (Italia)

1st: Manfred Ruhmer (Austria) – 2nd: Steve Cox (Switzerland) – 3rd: Brian Porter (USA)

 

2006 Groveland, Florida (USA)

1st: Manfred Ruhmer (Austria) – 2nd: Robin Hamilton (Great Britain) – 3rd: Brian Porter (USA)

 

2004 Greifenburg-Berg (Austria)

 

1st: Manfred Ruhmer (Austria) – 2nd: Brian Porter (USA) – 3rd: Bob Baier (Germany)

 

2002 Chelan Butte (USA)

1st: Manfred Ruhmer (Austria) – 2nd: Robin Hamilton (Great Britain) – 3rd: Brian Porter (USA)

 

1999 Monte Cucco (Italy)

1st: Christof Kratzner (Germany) - 2nd: Johnny Carr (Great Britain) - 3rd: Hansjoerg Truttmann (Switzerland)

 

1995 Ager (Spain)

1st: Brian Porter (USA) - 2nd: Noël Bertrand (France) - 3rd: André Hediger (Switzerland)

 

1981 Beppu (Japon)

1st: G Bird (New Zeland) - 2nd: W Lussi (Switzerland) - 3rd: H Poscher (Austria)

Team - 1st: Germany

 

1979 Grenoble (France)

Rex Miller 1979

1st: Rex Miller (USA) - 2nd: W Hartl (Austria) - 3rd: Hans Olschewsky (Germany)

Team - 1st: Switzerland - 2nd: USA - 3rd: Germany

 

1976 Kössen (Austria)

Class 2 (High Aspect ratio)

1st: Delore Terry (New Zeland) - 2nd: Kupchanko Dean (Canada) - 3rd: Moyes Steve (Australia)