SCHEMPP-HIRTH Flugzeugbau GmbH: Max Seis crowned World Champion piloting 3V at the Grand Prix Final in St. Auban

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09/19/2025

After six thrilling race days, Max Seis claimed this year's World Champion title flying our Ventus-3T. Following a strong start and a sensational final-day win, he secured victory in an incredibly competitive field. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

Nearly half of the pilots competing in this demanding Grand Prix in the French Alps relied on the climb and cruise performance and superior flight characteristics of the Ventus-3. In the end, five Ventus-3 placed in the Top 10

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