Kite competitions and compulsory figures

Competition is not only about rankings. It also gives you a frame to set goals, improve precision, and meet other pilots.

This section starts with compulsory figures, because they give concrete references: path, timing, control, and field reading. Other topics may come later — ballet, mixed formats, preparation, judging — but without mixing everything from the start.

Competition figures complement learning paths such as Club 38 for quad-line pilots. They do not replace flying for fun; they offer another way to observe and work on your control.

Compulsory figures: your entry points

Two complementary formats: one international reference, and one designed for progressive first steps in France.

International figures (ISK)FiguresAll levelsInternationalReference figures used worldwide for individual, pair, and team competitions, dual-line or multi-line."Novice" figures (FFVL)FiguresFirst stepsFranceA figure set adapted to start competition step by step while building strong fundamentals.

Need foundations before competing?

If you want to strengthen your flying before working on figures, start here. Precision comes faster when the foundations are stable.

Learning paths & resourcesResourcesAll levelsFR / ENA broad overview of guided learning paths, series, documents, and external resources to choose your preferred way to learn.Club 38 (quad-line)VideosFirst stepsEN / SubtitlesA structured and progressive curriculum to improve step by step in quad-line flying, with a true "course" logic.

In short

Whether you are curious, a beginner, or already ready to compete, competition can be a useful reason to progress with method.

Set reasonable challenges, observe what happens in the wind window, and keep pleasure at the center: it is still the best way to keep flying.

Last updated Jul 21, 2026