FAI categories

FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) categories classify aircraft based on their weight, design, and intended use to organize records and competitions. Key categories include "General Classification" for most aircraft, "Ballooning" for hot air and gas balloons, "Model Aircraft" for small remote-controlled planes, and "Airships" for lighter-than-air craft like blimps. Subcategories are further defined by weight, such as lightweight or heavyweight categories, and specific uses, like gliding or parachuting. These classifications ensure fair comparisons and proper record-keeping across different types of flying machines.