RadioMaster Soars at the 2025 FAI F3K World Championships in Tarp, Germany

The 2025 FAI F3K World Championships, held from July 26 to August 2 in Tarp, Germany, showcased the pinnacle of hand-launch glider competition, with 75 senior and 30 junior pilots from 28 countries vying for glory. Hosted by the German Aeromodelling Federation (MFSD) and MFC Tarp, this event marked Germany’s first time hosting the F3K class and introduced the historic first-ever Female Individual World Champion title. RadioMaster is proud to have played a significant role in this milestone event for the RC soaring community.

F3K, a discipline requiring precision, technique, and physical fitness, challenges pilots to hand-launch gliders with a maximum 1.5m wingspan, mastering thermal currents to complete tasks like timed flights and landings. The 2025 Championships were a spectacle of skill, with pilots adapting to fluctuating weather conditions and intense competition across 25 qualification rounds. The event culminated in a thrilling finale, livestreamed by Sport Deutschland TV, highlighting the sport’s growing global appeal.

RadioMaster’s innovative controllers took center stage, helping champions reach victory. Yeon Ju Kang from South Korea made history as the first-ever female F3K World Champion, flying her glider to gold with a RadioMaster Pocket. Her groundbreaking win inspires future pilots, especially women in RC, highlighting the reliability and accuracy of RadioMaster equipment. Senior Champion Marko Damjanovic (Croatia) and Junior Champion Finn Martens (Netherlands) also excelled, with many competitors, including podium finishers like Arijan Hucaljuk (Croatia) and Henri Sander (Germany), seen using RadioMaster Zorro. These radios provided the responsiveness and flexibility needed for F3K’s challenging tasks.

Final Results Highlights

Senior Individual:

🥇 Marko Damjanovic (Croatia)

🥈 Arijan Hucaljuk (Croatia)

🥉 Henri Sander (Germany)

Female Individual:

🥇 Yeon Ju Kang (South Korea)

🥈 Goodrum (South Africa)

🥉 Frummel (Austria)

Junior Individual:

🥇 Finn Martens (Netherlands)

🥈 Colin Angermann (Germany)

🥉 Gallet (France)

Team Podiums:

🛫 Senior: 1. Croatia, 2. France, 3. Germany

🛫 Junior: 1. Austria, 2. France, 3. South Africa

RadioMaster has long supported the F3K community by providing controllers like the Zorro and Pocket, which deliver exceptional performance for RC soaring. With features such as EdgeTX for smooth navigation, multi-protocol support, and ergonomic design, our radios enable pilots to reach their full potential. The widespread presence of RadioMaster gear at the Championships demonstrates our commitment to innovation and the RC hobby. We are excited to see our products help pilots achieve world-class results and promote inclusivity, as highlighted by Kang’s historic victory.

The 2025 FAI F3K World Championships were a testament to the skill and passion of the global RC community. RadioMaster is honored to support this dynamic sport and its athletes. As we celebrate the champions and their achievements, we’re excited to continue driving innovation in RC technology, empowering pilots to soar to new heights. Stay tuned for more updates, and join us in congratulating all competitors for an unforgettable event!