Aerobatics

The FAI Aerobatics Commission (CIVA) is the International Air Sport Commission responsible, within FAI, for developing the Aerobatics air sport events available for inclusion in the Event Program of the World Air Games, for preparing Competition Rules and selecting the Athletes invited to the World Air Games.

This section provides information and references on the Aerobatics disciplines included in the Event Program of the World Air Games 2009.

The structure and content of this section will be regularly updated to reflect preparation work completed by the LOC and the Commission.

• CIVA Information Bulletins
• Powered Aerobatics
• Glider Aerobatics

CIVA INFORMATION BULLETINS

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POWERED AEROBATICS

Aerobatic manoeuvres were first invented by early “military pilots” to escape from their enemies during the First World War. At the World Air Games 2009, the best aerobatic pilots in the world will be flying exciting “Unlimited Free” programmes, sometimes to music. This event will require pilots to demonstrate their ability to manoeuvre their high-performance aircraft at extreme physical limits and within a 1-km cube (the “box”) located just right in front of the public.

Powered Aerobatics is a thrilling and highly dynamic event, and interaction with the public can be enhanced by using the latest in technology to show the ideal aerobatics manoeuvres on large screens.

More about this event ?	Please click on the image to download a leaflet containing more information on Powered Aerobatics competitions. (pdf / 500 kb)
Invited Athletes :	Click here to consult the list and personal profiles of athletes invited to compete at the World Air Games 2009.
Competition Rules :	Download here (pdf / 380 kb)
Venue :	Torino Aeritalia
FAI Event Description :	Powered Aerobatics (pdf / 60 Kb)
LOC Bid Book :	Aerobatics Events (pdf / 0,6 Mb)
Test Events :	31 May - 2 June 2008
Link to LOC Webpages :	Aerobatics
Contact Details :	FAI Liaison Officers / LOC Air Sport Director

GLIDER AEROBATICS

Glider Aerobatics pilots, like their powered colleagues, have to demonstrate their ability to fly specific manoeuvres within a limited “box”. As gliders are not engine-powered, pilots rely solely on the energy they derive from converting altitude into speed. Glider Aerobatic pilots are the actors in a three-dimensional ballet in the sky, where gliders soar through the air with the grace and elegance of a bird.

More about this event ?	Please click on the image to download a leaflet containing more information on Glider Aerobatics competitions. (pdf / 500 kb)
Invited Athletes :	Click here to consult the list and personal profiles of athletes invited to compete at the World Air Games 2009.
Competition Rules :	Download here (pdf / 380 kb)
Venue :	Torino Aeritalia
FAI Event Description :	Glider Aerobatics (pdf / 60 Kb)
LOC Bid Book :	Aerobatics Events (pdf / 0,6 Mb)
Test Events :	31 May - 2 June 2008
Link to LOC Webpages :	Aerobatics
Contact Details :	FAI Liaison Officers / LOC Air Sport Director