Helicopters

The FAI Rotorcraft Commission (CIG) is the International Air Sport Commission responsible, within FAI, for developing the Helicopter 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 Helicopter 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.

CIG Information Bulletins

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PRECISION EVENTS

In helicopter events, the crews, consisting of a pilot and a crewman, demonstrate their ability to coordinate their work to achieve accurate flying tasks, generally against the clock. Events included in the sports programme of the 2009 Games will be "Parallel Slalom" and "Parallel Fender".

In the challenging “Parallel Slalom” event, the crews pick up a bucket of water using a hand-held rope dangling from the helicopter. The pilot manoeuvres the bucket through a series of gates, requiring the helicopter to move forwards, backwards and sideways. The bucket is placed on a small target at the end of the course. Losing water and exceeding the allocated time result in heavy penalties.

Each "Precision" event takes place in a "box" in front of the public, thus giving spectators a clear view of the progress of each crew and task

More about "Parallel Fender" ?	Please click on the image to download a leaflet containing more information on Helicopter Parallel Fender competitions. (pdf / 500 kb)
More about "Parallel Slalom" ?	Please click on the image to download a leaflet containing more information on Helicopter Parallel Slalom 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 / 1.3 mb)
Venue :	Torino Aeritalia
FAI Event Description :	Precision Events (pdf / 60 Kb)
LOC Bid Book :	Helicopter Events (pdf / 0,8 Mb)
Test Events :	31 May to 2 June 2008 / Results (480 Ko)
Link to LOC Webpages :	Helicopters
Contact Details :	FAI Liaison Officers / LOC Air Sport Director