The world champion who could never finish a French championship

Guilhem Rolland is the reigning ULM world champion. On May 16, 2026, he claimed his first-ever French national title - riding an Air Creation Pixel XC powered by the all-new Polini 303 Dual Spark engine.

The world champion who could never finish a French championship

There's a certain irony in Guilhem Rolland's career: a world-class pilot with a world title to his name, yet he had never once completed a French national championship. The reason? Engine failure, at every single edition, without fail. The talent was always there. The reliability wasn't. This season, Air Creation provided Guilhem with a Pixel XC in a new configuration: Polini 303 Dual Spark engine, IFun 13 wing, E-Props propeller. The 303 Dual Spark is Polini's latest engine, engineered specifically for reliability under competition conditions. The deal was straightforward: if it holds up at the first event, we carry on together. It held up. And so did Guilhem. On May 16, 2026, at the French ULM Championships organised by the FFPLUM, Guilhem didn't just finish the race - he won it. His first national title. Contract validated on the very first outing.

The Pixel XC: a competition machine, practical every day

The Pixel XC is Air Creation's flagship in the light weight-shift trike category. Compact airframe, high manoeuvrability, rigid structure. It's a machine built for pilots who want to perform without sacrificing everyday usability. This French championship title confirms its place at the very top of competitive flying. The configuration Guilhem chose for competition - Polini 303 Dual Spark, IFun 13 wing, E-Props propeller - also highlights the Pixel XC's versatility: equally suited to competitive performance, flight training, and leisure flying.

A team victory

This gold medal belongs to a team. Air Creation would like to thank LANDROVAL for supporting and managing Guilhem throughout the season, Polini for the engine, and E-Props for the propulsion. Four partners, one shared goal - and a result that speaks for itself. World champion. French champion. And officially: no more excuses for engine trouble. Guilhem Rolland will be competing at upcoming national and international events. Discover the Pixel XC and the full Air Creation range on our website.