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Hang Gliding
The FAI Hang Gliding and Paragliding Commission (CIVL) is the International Air Sport Commission responsible, within FAI, for developing the Hang Gliding 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 Hang Gliding 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.
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CIVL INFORMATION BULLETINS
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AEROBATICS
Hang Gliding demonstrates the pureness and simplicity of air sports. Pilots fly sequences of aerobatic manoeuvres using only their weight to control their wings in the air. Hang Gliding Aerobatics is the most recent development in this air sport and requires the most experienced pilots to control their wings through their full flight envelope. In order to improve pilots’ safety, this event may only be performed above water. If a floating pontoon is available, the aerobatics programme may be followed by accuracy landing on the pontoon; this way of terminating the flight is exciting and much appreciated by spectators.
| More about this event ? |  Please click on the image to download a leaflet containing more information on Hang Gliding 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 : | Please refer to CIVL Sporting Code Section 7 |
| Local Regulations : | Download here (pdf / 60 kb) |
| Venue : | Avigliana |
| FAI Event Description : | Aerobatics (pdf / 60 Kb) |
| LOC Bid Book : | Hang Gliding Events (pdf / 1,4 Mb) |
| Test Events : | 18 to 19 August 2008 |
| Link to LOC Webpages : | Hang Gliding |
| Contact Details : | FAI Liaison Officers / LOC Air Sport Director |
SPEED RUN
In this Hang Gliding event pilots compete in down-hill individual races using only their weight to control themselves in the air. The winner is the fastest, as in skiing. The course is designed to include gates and turn points. The main location for the public is the landing field, but gates or turn points along the course might provide exciting locations for spectators to observe pilots flying close to the ground at high speeds.
| More about this event ? |  Please click on the image to download a leaflet containing more information on Hang Gliding Speed Run 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 : | Please refer to CIVL Sporting Code Section 7 |
| Local Regulations : | Download here (pdf / 60 kb) |
| Venue : | Avigliana |
| FAI Event Description : | Speed Run (pdf / 60 Kb) |
| LOC Bid Book : | Hang Gliding Events (pdf / 1,4 Mb) |
| Test Events : | 18 to 19 August 2008 |
| Link to LOC Webpages : | Hang Gliding |
| Contact Details : | FAI Liaison Officers / LOC Air Sport Director |
PHOTOS
Hang Gliding - Speed Run
(Photos : FAI/Jean-Marc Badan)
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| Along the speed course. | Through the finish line. |
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| "Swooping" towards the platform... | ... for a "dry" landing. |