I had absolutely no idea what to expect when I arrived at Interglide 2026 for my very first F5J electric glider competition… and I have to admit, I couldn’t have been more wrong.
From the outside, F5J might look like “just circling around in the sky” – but after spending the day with some incredibly talented pilots, I quickly discovered just how much skill, strategy and precision is involved.
In this video you’ll see:
✈️ How an F5J competition works
✈️ Up to 8 gliders flying at the same time
✈️ Thermal hunting and soaring strategy
✈️ Precision spot landings for maximum points
✈️ Behind-the-scenes from Interglide 2026
✈️ Interviews with Mike Van Erp throughout the day
✈️ My thoughts as someone completely new to F5J
A huge thank you to Mike Van Erp for inviting me along and helping explain the competition throughout the day. Everyone involved made me feel incredibly welcome and it was a fantastic experience.
📺 Also watch:
▶️ Inside an F5J Competition Glider with Mike Van Erp (walkthrough & flight): https://youtu.be/1dTh6CdIYK0
If you already fly F5J, I’d love to hear your thoughts and tips in the comments. And if you’re new to the discipline like I was, let me know what surprised you the most!
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