Photos: Martin Coulson
6 August 2024
British pilots Rob and William Grimwood are World Microlight Champions.
They won the Two-Seat Weightshift class at the 2024 World Microlight Championships held at Deenethorpe Airfield in late July/early August.
Great Britain took the Overall Team award, followed by Czechia and Poland.
Podium for the Two-seat Weightshift class: centre Rob and William Grimwood, left Matous Adam and Ladislav Teply of Czechia, and the French pair Patricia Be and Emilie Paperin in third
There were 55 crews representing 12 nations in the FAI championships. Brilliant weather ‘made for a cheerful atmosphere’ for the ten tasks in navigation, precision and economy set by competition director, Owain Jones and his team.
Owain Johns said, “It’s been a brilliant two weeks. We had wonderful weather (which helps!) but more importantly we had a fantastic team of marshalls and sponsors, combine this with a high level of piloting and navigational skills and you have an excellent competition.
“The quality of airmanship throughout the competition was superb with memorable performances throughout the five classes.”
In case you’re wondering what World Championship flying entails, here’s the list of tasks:
Overall Team
Weightshift two-seater (WL2)
Weightshift single seater (WL1)
Three-axis two-seater (AL2)
Three-axis single-seater (AL 1)
Gyrocopter two-seater (GL2)
Fine effort by Team GB at the championships
WMC2024 website for full results and more photos from the event
