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30 Apr 2021, 18:06
From 2006 onwards CIMA may award the Ann Welch Diploma to the pilot or crew of a microlight or paramotor who made the most meritorious flight which resulted in a microlight or paramotor World record claim ratified since the last CIMA plenary meeting. These records are at Ann Welch Diploma candidates
| WL1T Distance in a straight line with limited fuel | |
| Performance | 109.2 Km (59 Nm) |
| Date | 27 Mar 1988 |
| Pilot | Christian Van Houtte (BEL) |
| Aircraft | DPM Must-Microbel CH 447 |
| Engine | 1 Rotax 447 |
| Location | Koksijde airfield (Belgium) - Montignies-lez-Lens (Belgium) |
| AL1T Distance in a straight line | |
| Performance | 1369 Km (740 Nm) |
| Date | 6 Sep 1988 |
| Pilot | Bernard D'otreppe (BEL) |
| Aircraft | Aviasud Engineering Albatros |
| Engine | 1 Rotax 377 |
| Location | Fréjus La Palud (France) |
| AL1T Distance in a straight line with limited fuel | |
| Performance | 250.65 Km (136 Nm) |
| Date | 15 Oct 1988 |
| Pilot | Michael Brawner (USA) |
| Aircraft | AmeriPlanes Mitchell Wing A-10 Silver Eagle |
| Engine | 1 Rotax 447 |
| Location | Brazoria, TX (USA) - Seguin, TX (USA) |
This list does not include World record claims pending ratification.