Paragliding

The FAI Hang Gliding and Paragliding Commission (CIVL) is the International Air Sport Commission responsible, within FAI, for developing the Paragliding 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 Paragliding 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.

CIVL Information Bulletins

Aerobatics

Landing Accuracy

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CIVL INFORMATION BULLETINS

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AEROBATICS

Although quite new, Paragliding demonstrates the pureness and simplicity of flight and has become one of the most popular recreational air sports.

Paragliding 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. Pilots have to demonstrate their ability to fly synchronized and artistically appealing sequences of aerobatic manoeuvres, either as individual athletes or in teams of 2 with synchronized manoeuvres. In order to improve pilots’ safety, this event may only be performed above water. If a floating pontoon is available, the aerobatics program may be followed by an 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 Paragliding 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 :	Paragliding Events (pdf / 1,8 Mb)
Test Events :	18 to 19 August 2008
Link to LOC Webpages :	Paragliding
Contact Details :	FAI Liaison Officers / LOC Air Sport Director

LANDING ACCURACY

In this event, individual competitors have to demonstrate accurate control of their paraglider in order to reach targets in flight and to land on a determined spot. As spectators can be placed on both crosswind and upwind sides close to the target area, this event is particularly attractive and easy to understand.

More about this event ?	Please click on the image to download a leaflet containing more information on Paragliding Accuracy 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 :	Landing Accuracy (pdf / 60 Kb)
LOC Bid Book :	Paragliding Events (pdf / 1,8 Mb)
Test Events :	18 to 19 August 2008
Link to LOC Webpages :	Paragliding
Contact Details :	FAI Liaison Officers / LOC Air Sport Director