Swiss helicopter crew Stefan Meier and Ruedi Boser top the podium

Swiss helicopter crew Stefan Meier and Ruedi Boser topped the podium at the 2025 International Helicopter Races in Płock, Poland. 

Across the two challenging FAI Rotorcraft competition disciplines of Slalom and Fender Rigging, the Swiss pair showed immense skill to claim their gold medals in this Category 2 FAI event, held from 12-15 June.

Twenty-four competitors made up the twelve crews participating in each of the two disciplines: Fender Rigging – a test of accuracy and finesse and Slalom – a fast-paced challenge requiring exceptional agility and skill

FAI Rotorcraft Commission President, Serafina Ogonczyk-Makowska, was present at the event, and the international judging panel included experts from Germany, Thailand, England, Sweden, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Albania, and Poland.

Results

Slalom

1. Stefan Meier / Ruedi Boser (Switzerland)
2. Marcin Szamborski / Wojciech Sanecki (Poland)
3. Łukasz Wilk / Janusz Kryściak (Poland)

Fender

1. Stefan Meier / Ruedi Boser (Switzerland)
2. Łukasz Wilk / Janusz Kryściak (Poland)
3. Marcin Szamborski / Wojciech Sanecki (Poland)