Amateur-Built & Experimental Aircraft

The FAI Amateur Built & Experimental Aircraft Commission (CIACA) is the International Technical Commission responsible, within FAI, to promote the design, construction and operation of amateur and home built aircraft, and the restoration of vintage aircraft. In addition, this Commission is currently developing new events for inclusion in the Event Program of the World Air Games.

This section provides information and references on the Amateur Built & Experimental events available for inclusion 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.

• CIACA Information Bulletins
• Public Construction of Aircraft
• International Fly-In
• World Record Attempts

CIACA INFORMATION BULLETINS

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PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION OF AIRCRAFT

Most aircraft from the beginnings of aviation - starting with the Wright brothers’ Flyer and Santos-Dumont’s famous Demoiselle - were “home-made”. Today, the amateur-built and experimental aircraft community provides the largest and most representative picture of aviation, ranging from the reconstruction/restoration of historical aircraft up to most advanced and innovative technological solutions. They therefore offer plenty of opportunities for attractive demonstrations and exhibitions.

During the World Air Games 2009, two light aircraft (a Skyranger and a Savannah) will be assembled before the public at a stand in Turin’s most famous square (Piazza San Carlo). Starting from a kit, enthusiasts and amateur experts from various nations will be working in shifts, aiming at taking these aircraft to the air at the end of the Games. Aircraft will then be donated to non-profit humanitarian organisations for their own purposes.

INTERNATIONAL FLY-IN & WORKMANSHIP COMPETITION

Pilots flying their own amateur-built aircraft will have the opportunity to land at Turin Aeritalia Airport at well-defined hours. Up to 30 homebuilt, or restored, or replica aeroplanes will be shown to the public and judged on the quality of their construction. This dynamic exhibition will allow the public and media to observe aircraft, meet with their constructors and listen to their fascinating stories.

WORLD RECORD ATTEMPTS

Demonstration flights and/or World Record Attempts in electrically, solar-powered, flapping-wing or fuel-cell powered aircraft.