Carisio Gliding — High-End Model Making

A gathering for miniature soaring enthusiasts

The Carisio Gliding — High-End Model Making is the annual event that draws aviation and radio-controlled soaring enthusiasts to the village of San Damiano di Carisio, in the municipality of Carisio (Province of Vercelli, Piedmont). Organized by the A.S.D. Gliding Club Carisio, the event is a true paradise for lovers of miniatures, gliders, and radio-controlled aircraft and cars: a meticulously curated exhibition featuring unique pieces and top-tier practical demonstrations.

Carisio, an Italian capital of radio-controlled soaring

The Carisio airfield is no ordinary place in the world of model aviation. The Vercelli plains, with their open spaces and ideal flying conditions, have made this site one of the most internationally recognized Italian venues: it has hosted events for the FAI World Cup circuit and the F3K Euro Tour, the radio-controlled glider competitions that attract dozens of pilots from across Europe. It is within this context of excellence that the day dedicated to high-end model making takes place, designed not as a competition, but as a moment for meeting, exhibition, and demonstration.

What to expect

• Exhibition of scale radio-controlled gliders and high-end models, built and finished with great craftsmanship.
• Practical flight demonstrations at the Gliding Club Carisio airfield.
• Space for miniatures, model trains, aircraft, and radio-controlled cars, in an atmosphere that combines technical passion with conviviality.
• The opportunity to meet expert modelers and discover the art of glider construction and piloting up close.

A day of technique and passion

More than just an exhibition, the Carisio gathering is an opportunity to experience a fascinating discipline up close, where construction precision meets pilot sensitivity and the reading of air currents. For enthusiasts, it is the perfect time to admire high-quality models, exchange tips with expert builders, and soak up the atmosphere of one of the most active model aviation communities in Piedmont. For families and curious visitors, it is a unique day outdoors in the peaceful countryside of the Province of Vercelli.