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

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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.

Event Description :	Powered Aerobatics (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Aerobatics Events (pdf / 0,6 Mb)
Venue :	Torino Aeritalia
Test Events :	31 May - 2 June 2008
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	10 pilots will be invited to the 2009 Games. All countries which participated in the World Aerobatics Championships 2007 will be permitted to enter one pilot (CZE, ESP, FRA, GBR, RUS, SUI, USA). One pilot will be chosen by the host country (ITA). Countries which provided full women's teams (Unlimited power only) will be permitted two pilots, 1 male and 1 female (RUS, USA).
Link to LOC Webpages :	Aerobatics
Contact Details :	FAI/CIVA Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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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.

Event Description :	Glider Aerobatics (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Aerobatics Events (pdf / 0,6 Mb)
Venue :	Torino Aeritalia
Test Events :	31 May - 2 June 2008
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	10 pilots will be invited to the 2009 Games on the basis of Team results achieved at the World Gliding Aerobatics Championship 2007. The top 3 countries (GER, HUN, RUS) will be permitted two pilots each, one of both pilots selected by RUS being a female pilot. The following 3 countries (AUT, FRA, POL) will be permitted one pilot each. One pilot will be chosen by the host country (ITA). Reserve country : CZE.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Aerobatics
Contact Details :	FAI/CIVA Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

Aeromodelling

The FAI Aeromodelling Commission (CIAM) is the International Air Sport Commission responsible, within FAI, for developing the Aeromodelling 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 Aeromodelling 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.

• CIAM Information Bulletins
• Radio Controlled Artistic Aerobatics
• Hand-Thrown Gliders
• Indoor AeroMusicals
• Selection Contests

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CIAM INFORMATION BULLETINS

Information Bulletin #3 - February 2008 (pdf / 1,5 Mb)
Information Bulletin #2 - January 2008 (pdf / 1,2 Mb)
Information Bulletin #1 - September 2007 (pdf / 1,0 Mb)

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RADIO CONTROLLED ARTISTIC AEROBATICS

Aeromodelling is the simplest and most popular of all air sports. Most of us remember building paper aeroplanes and receiving presents of balsa-wood models propelled by rubber-bands! Well today, high-performance electronic modules and small piston engines or electric motors allow model airplanes and helicopters to fly astoundingly realistic aerobatic manoeuvres. Pilots, standing in front of spectators, have to use their remote-control units to produce harmonious sequences of aerobatic manoeuvres in time to self-selected or compulsory music. During this artistic event, judges evaluate the precision of flight, and the originality and harmony of the manoeuvres flown.

Event Description :	Radio Controlled Artistic Aerobatics (pdf / 60 Kb) CIAM Class F6A (airplanes & helicopters)
Bid Book :	Aeromodelling Events (pdf / 0,6 Mb)
Venue :	Torino Aeritalia
Test Events :	7 - 8 June 2008
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	12 pilots will be invited to the 2009 Games. They will be selected through national and international Selection Contests. Note : a total of 19 athletes will be invited in RC Aerobatics and Indoor AeroMusicals events, 5 of them taking part in both events.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Aeromodelling
Contact Details :	FAI/CIAM Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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HAND-THROWN GLIDERS

At the start of each round, eight model gliders (1.5 m wingspan) are thrown simultaneously by hand and reach a height of some 50 to 75 meters. With their remote-control units, pilots try to find and exploit low altitude thermals to climb and stay aloft to achieve duration tasks. Physical ability and piloting skills are combined with tactics to beat the other competitors who are flying simultaneously. The event takes place close to the public, simultaneous launches are very attractive, tasks are easy to understand, and results are immediately available.

Event Description :	Hand-Thrown Gliders (pdf / 60 Kb) CIAM Class F6D
Bid Book :	Aeromodelling Events (pdf / 0,6 Mb)
Venue :	Torino Aeritalia
Test Events :	7 - 8 June 2008
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	18 pilots will be invited to the 2009 Games. They will be selected through national and international Selection Contests.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Aeromodelling
Contact Details :	FAI/CIAM Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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INDOOR AEROMUSICALS

This rapidly growing aeromodelling discipline is completely independent of weather conditions and can even be held at night. The AeroMusicals event is flown with radio-controlled model aeroplanes. The pilots have to fly their aircraft through a freestyle aerobatics programme set to music. In order to increase the effect of music, low-noise electric-powered models are used for this event, which is easily visible and attractive for spectators.

Event Description :	Indoor AeroMusicals (pdf / 60 Kb) CIAM Class F6B, sub-class A
Bid Book :	Aeromodelling Events (pdf / 0,6 Mb)
Venue :	Palaruffini Sports Arena, Downtown Turin
Test Events :	7 - 8 June 2008
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	7 pilots will be invited to the 2009 Games. They will be selected through national and international Selection Contests. Note : a total of 19 athletes will be invited in RC Aerobatics and Indoor AeroMusicals events, 5 of them taking part in both events.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Aeromodelling
Contact Details :	FAI/CIAM Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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SELECTION CONTESTS

Top competitors invited to take part in the World Air Games 2009 will be selected through national and international competitions. In order to ensure every part of the world to be represented at the World Air Games, Selection Contests will be made independently by Continent. The final list of competitors will be decided at the Bureau meeting of the FAI Aeromodelling Commission in December 2008.

General information on the selection process is available in the CIAM Information Bulletin #1 listed above.

Please click here to see the Selection Contests currently registered for Aeromodelling events.

Ballooning

The FAI Ballooning Commission (CIA) is the International Air Sport Commission responsible, within FAI, for developing the Ballooning 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 Ballooning 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.

• CIA Information Bulletins
• Hot Air Balloons
• Gas Balloons

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CIA INFORMATION BULLETINS

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HOT AIR BALLOONS

The modern successors of the balloon flown by the Montgolfier Brothers in 1783, hot air balloons have no means of propulsion. Competitions consist of precision tasks, where pilots use the winds at different altitudes to navigate towards set goals and targets. Their pilots must therefore exercise particular skills to analyse weather conditions, observe natural features, and make the best use of burning propane gas to control their altitude. Launches are particularly spectacular, with balloons painting amazing and colourful pictures in the sky.

Event Description :	Hot Air Balloons (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Ballooning Events (pdf / 2,1 Mb)
Venue :	Mondovi
Test Events :	8 - 13 July 2008
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	Pilots' selection will be based on the results of two previous World Championships.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Ballooning at Mondovi
Contact Details :	FAI/CIA Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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GAS BALLOONS

These ancient mariners of the skies, evoking the fantastic adventures imagined by Jules Verne, use hydrogen or helium as lifting gases, water or sand as ballast. Though the only way of controlling the balloon is by throwing sand overboard or releasing gas from the envelope, gas balloons can also fly precision tasks. But the most prestigious gas balloon competitions are long-distance races, highlighting the adventure and bravery of the teams as they try to cover the longest distance, relying strictly on the winds. Since gas balloons can fly for several days, GPS technology is used to track the flights so that spectators can follow their progress in real time.

Event Description :	Gas Balloons (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Ballooning Events (pdf / 2,1 Mb)
Venue :	Turin City Center
Test Events :	Open
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	Selection based on results of previous competitions
Link to LOC Webpages :	Ballooning at Mondovi
Contact Details :	FAI/CIA Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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

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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.

Event Description :	Events available (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Experimental Aircraft Events (pdf / 0,6 Mb)
Venue :	Turin City Center
Test Event :	None
Event Rules :	Open
Participants:	Teams of up to 10 builders will be invited to the 2009 Games. Exact numbers and method of selection to be confirmed later.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Experimental Aircraft
Contact Details :	FAI/CIACA Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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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.

Event Description :	Events available (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Experimental Aircraft Events (pdf / 0,6 Mb)
Venue :	Turin Aeritalia
Test Event :	None
Event Rules :	Open
Participants:	Up to 30 aircraft owners will be invited to the 2009 Games. Exact numbers and method of selection to be confirmed later.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Experimental Aircraft
Contact Details :	FAI/CIACA Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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WORLD RECORD ATTEMPTS

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

Event Description :	Events available (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Experimental Aircraft Events (pdf / 0,6 Mb)
Venue :	Turin Aeritalia
Test Event :	None
Event Rules :	Open
Participants:	Open
Link to LOC Webpages :	Experimental Aircraft
Contact Details :	FAI/CIACA Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

Gliding

The FAI Gliding Commission (IGC) is the International Air Sport Commission responsible, within FAI, for developing the 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 Gliding discipline 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.

• Information Bulletins
• Glider Racing

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INFORMATION BULLETINS

Information Bulletin #1 - Torino GP - February 2008 (pdf / 150 Kb)

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GLIDER RACING

The world's top pilots fly and compete in a head-to-head glider race. Following a regatta start, the pilots fly their gliders round a series of compulsory turning points. Prior to landing in front of spectators, pilots make high-speed arrivals to pick up the last precious seconds they need to win.

When combined with the latest technologies based on GPS, computer graphics, and glider and helicopter-mounted cameras for air-to-air shoots, spectators can follow how the race develops on a large screen. Glider Racing offers an exciting spectacle in the air and attractive images for spectators on the ground.

Event Description :	Glider Racing (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Gliding Event (pdf / 0,6 Mb)
Venue :	Torino Aeritalia
Test Event :	15 to 22 June 2008
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	14 pilots will be invited to the 2009 Games. Their selection will be based on results achieved at World and Continental Championships.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Gliding
Contact Details :	FAI/IGC Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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.

• CIVL Information Bulletins
• Aerobatics
• Speed Run

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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.

Event Description :	Aerobatics (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Hang Gliding Events (pdf / 1,4 Mb)
Venue :	Avigliana
Test Event :	18 to 19 August 2008
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	10 Pilots will be invited to the 2009 Games. Selection Criteria (8 kb) defined by the CIVL Selection Committee will be applied under the supervision of CIVL Bureau.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Hang Gliding
Contact Details :	FAI/CIVL Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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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.

Event Description :	Speed Run (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Hang Gliding Events (pdf / 1,4 Mb)
Venue :	Avigliana
Test Event :	18 to 19 August 2008
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	10 Pilots will be invited to the 2009 Games. Selection Criteria (8 kb) defined by the CIVL Selection Committee will be applied under the supervision of CIVL Bureau.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Hang Gliding
Contact Details :	FAI/CIVL Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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
• Precisions Events
• Freestyle

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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

Event Description :	Precision Events (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Helicopter Events (pdf / 0,8 Mb)
Venue :	Turin Aeritalia
Test Event :	31 May to 2 June 2008
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	16 crews of 2 pilots each will be invited to the 2009 Games. Countries participating in the FAI World Helicopter Championships 2008 will be invited to nominate 3 crews each. Final decision will made by the CIG Bureau in October 2008.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Helicopters
Contact Details :	FAI/CIG Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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FREESTYLE

While the "Precision" events require excellent crew cooperation to fly highly accurate tasks, the Freestyle event is flown by individual competitors. As in the "Search & Rescue" missions some of them fly in their professional life, pilots have to demonstrate their ability to fly their machines through their full flight envelope. The use of smoke and music forms an important part of the presentation, which is very attractive for the public and may be described as "helicopter aerobatics".

Event Description :	Freestyle (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Helicopter Events (pdf / 0,8 Mb)
Venue :	Turin Aeritalia
Test Event :	Open
Competition Rules :	Open (only demonstration flights will be flown at the 2009 Games)
Athletes :	Open (only demonstration flights will be flown at the 2009 Games).
Link to LOC Webpages :	Helicopters
Contact Details :	FAI/CIG Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

Microlights

The FAI Microlight Commission (CIMA) is the International Air Sport Commission responsible, within FAI, for developing the Microlight 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 Microlight 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.

• CIMA Information Bulletins
• Weight-Shift Controlled - Long-Distance Flight
• Weight-Shift Controlled - Pylon Race
• Paramotors - Parallel Precision Tasks

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CIMA INFORMATION BULLETINS

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WEIGHT-SHIFT CONTROLLED - LONG-DISTANCE FLIGHT

Microlight trike pilots use the weight of their body to control their aircraft. Before arriving in Turin to compete at the World Air Games 2009, pilots will achieve a 3-day long-distance task ending at Turin Aeritalia Airport.
Note : event under development and subject to confirmation.

Event Description :	Weight-Shift Controlled Events (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Microlight Events (pdf / 0,5 Mb)
Venue :	Converging to Turin Aeritalia
Test Event :	Open
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	Same pilots as for "Pylon Race" event.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Microlights
Contact Details :	FAI/CIMA Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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WEIGHT-SHIFT CONTROLLED - PYLON RACE

Microlight trike pilots use the weight of their body to control their aircraft. For this task, two microlights (flown solo) take-off and fly one lap of the course laid out with inflatable pylons. This event can be held in front of the public, thus enhancing its attractiveness for spectators.
Note : event under development and subject to confirmation.

Event Description :	Weight-Shift Controlled Events (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Microlight Events (pdf / 0,5 Mb)
Venue :	Turin Aeritalia
Test Event :	27 to 28 September 2008
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	24 pilots will be invited to the 2009 Games. A series of qualifying competitions will serve as basis to select the pilots invited in the 2009 Games.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Microlights
Contact Details :	FAI/CIMA Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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PARAMOTORS - PARALLEL PRECISION TASKS

Paramotors are a relatively new development and appear to be the simplest form of powered aviation yet invented. The pilots fly under a paraglide-type wing and "wear" a power unit on their back, consisting of a light weight engine and a propeller in a cage. All manoeuvres are possible to do in a short field in close proximity to spectators allowing the public to observe the pilots’ work at close hand.
Note : event under development and subject to confirmation.

Event Description :	Paramotors (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Microlight Events (pdf / 0,5 Mb)
Venue :	Turin Aeritalia
Test Event :	27 to 28 September 2008
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	22 pilots will be invited to the 2009 Games. A series of qualifying competitions will serve as basis to select the pilots invited in the 2009 Games.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Microlights
Contact Details :	FAI/CIMA Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

Parachuting

The FAI Parachuting Commission (IPC) is the International Air Sport Commission responsible, within FAI, for developing the Parachuting 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 Parachuting 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.

• IPC Information Bulletins
• Freestyle
• Landing Accuracy
• Formation Skydiving
• Canopy Formation
• Canopy Piloting

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IPC INFORMATION BULLETINS

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Parachuting (or Skydiving, to use its increasingly popular name) provides a wide variety of breath-taking, dynamic and very attractive competitive events focusing on athletes rather than aircraft. Parachuting & Skydiving events are very attractive for spectators, since modern technologies may be used to follow and display the athletes’ performance on large screens in front of the public.

FREESTYLE

Freestyle is a kind of aerial ballet artistic event, judged on difficulty, execution, artistic value and camera presentation. The objective of Freestyle Skydiving is to record a sequence of freestyle moves and poses in freefall. Judges of the Freestyle performances use video images produced by the performer’s own camera flyers.

Event Description :	Freestyle (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Parachuting Events (pdf / 0,7 Mb)
Venue :	Turin Aeritalia
Test Event :	31 May to 2 June 2008
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	10 competitors will be invited to the 2009 Games. Selection will be based on the results achieved at 2008 World Parachuting Championships.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Parachuting
Contact Details :	FAI/IPC Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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LANDING ACCURACY

This event belongs to the Parachuting "Classic Events". Landing Accuracy requires precise flight control of the open parachute, while competitors attempt to land as close as possible to a tiny bull’s eye, just 2 cm in diameter.

Event Description :	Landing Accuracy (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Parachuting Events (pdf / 0,7 Mb)
Venue :	Turin Aeritalia
Test Event :	31 May to 2 June 2008
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	20 competitors will be invited to the 2009 Games. Selection will be based on the results achieved at 2008 World Parachuting Championships.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Parachuting
Contact Details :	FAI/IPC Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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FORMATION SKYDIVING

This is a speed event where teams of four athletes, accompanied by a videographer, compete to complete the maximum number of formations from a sequence drawn from a dive pool. Each round comprises a different sequence.

Event Description :	None
Bid Book :	Parachuting Events (pdf / 0,7 Mb)
Venue :	Turin Aeritalia
Test Event :	31 May to 2 June 2008
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	25 competitors will be invited to the 2009 Games (5 teams). Selection will be based on the results achieved at 2008 World Parachuting Championships.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Parachuting
Contact Details :	FAI/IPC Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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CANOPY FORMATION

In Canopy Formation events, teams of four members compete under open parachutes (canopies). Once out of the aircraft, they deploy their parachutes immediately and compete either to score as many different stack formations as possible (Rotation) or to execute a number of formations as defined by draw from a dive pool of figures (Sequential). Judges use video images of Canopy formation performances produced by the performers’ own camera-flyers.

Event Description :	Canopy Formation (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Parachuting Events (pdf / 0,7 Mb)
Venue :	Turin Aeritalia
Test Event :	31 May to 2 June 2008
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	20 competitors will be invited to the 2009 Games (4 teams). Selection will be based on the results achieved at 2008 World Parachuting Championships.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Parachuting
Contact Details :	FAI/IPC Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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CANOPY PILOTING

In Canopy Piloting events, individuals initiate a rapid descent rate to reach very high speeds and race across a body of water while negotiating an obstacle course, and achieving scores for speed, distance and accuracy.

Event Description :	Canopy Piloting (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Parachuting Events (pdf / 0,7 Mb)
Venue :	Turin Aeritalia
Test Event :	None
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	15 competitors will be invited to the 2009 Games. Selection will be based on the results achieved at 2008 World Parachuting Championships.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Parachuting
Contact Details :	FAI/IPC Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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.

Event Description :	Aerobatics (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Paragliding Events (pdf / 1,8 Mb)
Venue :	Avigliana
Test Event :	18 to 19 August 2008
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	20 Pilots will be invited to the 2009 Games. Selection Criteria (8 kb) defined by the CIVL Selection Committee will be applied under the supervision of CIVL Bureau.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Paragliding
Contact Details :	FAI/CIVL Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director

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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.

Event Description :	Landing Accuracy (pdf / 60 Kb)
Bid Book :	Paragliding Events (pdf / 1,8 Mb)
Venue :	Avigliana
Test Event :	18 to 19 August 2008
Competition Rules :	Open
Athletes :	20 Pilots will be invited to the 2009 Games. Selection Criteria (8 kb) defined by the CIVL Selection Committee will be applied under the supervision of CIVL Bureau.
Link to LOC Webpages :	Paragliding
Contact Details :	FAI/CIVL Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director