WORLD AIR GAMES 2009
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Welcome to the World Air Games 2009
On 1 June 2007 at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, the FAI President announced that the 3rd World Air Games would be hosted by the City of Turin (Italy) from 6 to 14 June 2009.
By clicking on the menus in the left column, you will find information and documents on the themes listed below, including, when available, links to the official Webpages of the World Air Games 2009 and extracts from the bid book submitted by the Turin Bid Committee during the bidding process.
The following pages are dedicated to the World Air Games 2009 :
Schedule & Events
Provisional schedule of events leading up to the World Air Games 2009.
Sports at the Games
Event Program; Competition Rules; Air Sports at the World Air Games 2009.
List of Competitors
According to sport, country or alphabetically.
Venues & Ticketing
Overview of the Venues proposed by the LOC to host the World Air Games 2009; ticketing information
Media
Concepts; Information leaflets on each sport.
Management Structure
Management Structure; “Who’s who”.
Logistics
General information; Volunteers’ Program.
Bidding Process
Overview of the bidding process that led to the award of the 2009 Games to the City of Turin.
Bidding Process
PHASE 1
On 26 October 2006, the bidding process for the World Air Games 2009 was launched in close cooperation with TSE Consulting, an international management consultancy specialised in the sports world with head office in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Documents made available to the potential bidders can be viewed here :
a) Guide for Potential Hosts (pdf / 400 kb)
b) The World Air Games Presentation Brochure (pdf / 340 kb)
On 8 February 2007, five candidate cities were selected by the FAI Executive Board on the basis that their bid applications demonstrated that they possessed the proper capacity and vision for hosting the event. The cities of London (GBR), Melbourne (AUS), Moscow (RUS), Odense (DEN), and Turin (ITA) were invited to enter Phase 2 of the bidding process (see Press release).
PHASE 2
The selected Candidate Cities of London (GBR), Melbourne (AUS), Moscow (RUS), Odense (DEN) and Turin (ITA) had until 2 April 2007 to submit their complete bid book.
On the basis of the submitted bid books, the on-site evaluation visits that took place during April and evaluation reports by FAI Experts, the FAI Executive Board announced on 3 May 2007 that Moscow, Odense and Turin had been invited to come to Lausanne on 1 June 2007 to make final presentations to the FAI Selection Committee (see Press release).
HOST SELECTION EVENT
On 1 June 2007 at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, representatives of the bid committees of Moscow (RUS), Odense (DEN) and Turin (ITA) made a final presentation of their bids to the 12 members of the FAI Selection Committee. The event was open to the public and well attended.
After the FAI Selection Committee’s secret ballot vote, the FAI President Pierre PORTMANN announced that Turin (ITA) had been chosen to host the World Air Games 2009.
Following the Selection Event, Presidents of FAI Air Sport and Technical Commissions and Members of the FAI Executive Board unanimously committed to making the World Air Games 2009 a successful event and adopted the "Declaration on World Air Games" (580 Ko).
The World Air Games 2009 Organiser Agreement was signed in Paris on 8 August 2007 by FAI President Pierre PORTMANN and Turin LOC President Bruno RAMBAUDI, thus marking the launch of the preparation phase of the 3rd World Air Games.
Link to World Air Games 2009 Webpages :
The Road to Victory
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| The Russian Presentation Team. (Photo : FAI/Richard Juilliart) |
The Danish Presentation Team. (Photo : FAI/T. Montigneaux) |
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| The Italian Presentation Team. (Photo : FAI/Richard Juilliart) |
FAI President Pierre Portmann announcing the host of the World Air Games 2009. (Photo : FAI/T. Montigneaux) |
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| Italian supporters celebrating. (Photo : FAI/T. Montigneaux) |
Paolo Rota and Angelo Moriondo sharing their emotion. (Photo : FAI/R. Juilliart) |
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| Bruno Rambaudi declaring that "Now the real work starts !" (Photo : FAI/R. Juilliart) |
Signature of the Organiser Agreement by FAI President Pierre Portmann (left) and Mr. Bruno Rambaudi, President of the Organising Committee. |
Management Structure
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PRINCIPLES
In order to allow the Turin LOC to organise and conduct the World Air Games 2009 in an efficient way, FAI and Turin LOC contractually agreed on the following 3-level management structure and communication channels :
- Decision-making on strategic and contractual issues will be made at the level of the FAI and Turin LOC executive boards.
- In a multi-sport event, effective coordination is of crucial importance. Therefore, all policy and operational matters will be handled in cooperation between the LOC General Manager (CEO) and the FAI Coordinator, advised and assisted as necessary by the LOC Event Directors and the FAI Air Sport Commission Liaison Officers.
- For practical matters such as technical requirements, rules, safety or equipment, direct communication will take place between the LOC Event Directors and the FAI Air Sport Commission Liaison Officers. However, the LOC CEO and the FAI Coordinator must at all times be kept informed of the results of such contacts.
TURIN LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE (LOC)
The Comitato Organizzatore dei World Air Games – Torino 2009 (“Torino WAG 2009”) is the Organiser of the World Air Games 2009.
Chaired by Mr Giuseppe VIRIGLIO, the Comitato Organizzatore is an association constituted under public law, with individual members and members representing the main partners supporting and involved in the organisation of the World Air Games 2009 (Regions, Municipalities, Chamber of Commerce, industrial associations, Aero Club d’Italia).
The preparation and conduct of the World Air Games 2009 is placed under the responsibility of :
- The LOC Executive Board
- The Event Directors
Links to World Air Games 2009 Webpages :
Local Organizing Committee
Directors, Associates and Institutional Partners
LOC Air Sports Directors
Bid Book :
Experience of persons involved in the bidding process (pdf / 1,4 Mb)
FAI & AIR SPORT COMMISSIONS
Under the supervision of the FAI Executive Board, the coordination of the World Air Games 2009 is placed under the responsibility of the FAI Coordinator, in close cooperation with the FAI Air Sport Commission Liaison Officers.
Schedule & Events
The road to the World Air Games 2009 will be paved with events aimed at promoting, testing and preparing the Games.
This section provides several pages from the bid book submitted by the Turin Bid Committee and will be updated to reflect preparation work completed by the LOC.
Note : information published on this page is subject to further changes.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE 2009
The current schedule for the World Air Games 2009 is available here for consultation (v38 - 13.05.09) :
| Day # | Dates | Schedule at each Venue (pdf / max. 160 kb) |
| Day 1 | Saturday 6 June | Turin / Mondovi & Avigliana |
| Day 2 | Sunday 7 June | Turin / Mondovi & Avigliana |
| Day 3 | Monday 8 June | Turin / Mondovi & Avigliana |
| Day 4 | Tuesday 9 June | Turin / Mondovi & Avigliana |
| Day 5 | Wednesday 10 June | Turin / Mondovi & Avigliana |
| Day 6 | Thursday 11 June | Turin / Mondovi & Avigliana |
| Day 7 | Friday 12 June | Turin / Mondovi & Avigliana |
| Day 8 | Saturday 13 June | Turin / Mondovi & Avigliana |
Important notes :
1. A General Safety Briefing will be held on Saturday 6 June at 14h.00; attendance will be compulsory for all Athletes competing and International Officials working at the main venue Turin-Aeritalia.
2. The Opening Ceremony on Saturday evening 6 June is compulsory for all Athletes and International Officials; the LOC will provide transportation to/from Turin City Centre.
3. Daily Competition Schedules are still subject to minor changes for operational or safety reasons.
Links to World Air Games 2009 Webpages :
Competition Schedule (provisional, simplified version for public use)
OPENING CEREMONY
The Opening Ceremony of the World Air Games 2009 was held on Saturday 6 June 2009 at the Piazza San Carlo, in Turin City Center.
Bid Book :
Opening Ceremony (pdf / 40 Kb)
SIDE EVENTS
Several additional activities will be organised at various locations in and around Turin before and during the week of the World Air Games 2009 (see links below).
Links to World Air Games 2009 Webpages :
General information on Side Events
Bid Book :
Additional Activities (pdf / 0,9 Mb)
CLOSING CEREMONY
The last competition finals, the awarding of medals to the World Air Games Champions and the Closing Ceremony of the World Air Games 2009 will be held on Saturday 13 June 2009. The official departure day is Sunday 14 June 2009.
Further information on schedule, transportation and ticketing will be published on this page in due course.
Links to World Air Games 2009 Webpages :
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Bid Book :
Closing Ceremony (pdf / 40 Kb)
TEST EVENTS 2008
A series of Test Events has been organised in 2008 by the LOC to gain experience with the new format of the World Air Games, test competition rules, verify the organisation and logistics provided by the LOC, train volunteers, promote the World Air Games and start involving the population.
Dates of Test Events and links to results and photos have been listed in the following table :
| Dates / Venues | Sports | Information |
| 31 May - 2 June Turin Aeritalia |
Aerobatics (Powered & Glider) Helicopters Parachuting |
Event Program (in Italian only) Open national event Results (480 Ko) / Photos Results |
| 7 - 8 June Turin Aeritalia Turin Aeritalia Palaruffini |
Aeromodelling Artistic Aerobatics Hand-Thrown Gliders Indoor AeroMusicals |
Selection contests : Info & Results Photos Photos |
| 15 - 22 June Turin Aeritalia |
Glider Racing |
Photos / Info & Results |
| 8 - 13 July Mondovi |
Hot Air Balloons |
Photos / Results (140 Ko) |
| 18 - 19 August Avigliana |
Hang Gliding - Speed Run Hang Gliding - Aerobatics Paraliding - Aerobatics Paraliding - Landing Accuracy |
FAI Cat. 2 event / Photos FAI Cat. 2 event FAI Cat. 2 event / Photos FAI Cat. 2 event / Photos |
| 27 - 28 Sep. Turin Aeritalia |
Microlights Weight-Shift Controlled Paramotors |
Photos |
Links to World Air Games 2009 Webpages :
Test Events
Bid Book :
Test Events (pdf / 0,9 Mb)
Venues & Ticketing
SELECTION OF VENUES
The Main Venue for the World Air Games 2009 will be the Torino Aeritalia Airport; two Satellite Venues will be located in Avigliana and Mondovi.
The experience of the Winter Olympic Games 2006 in Turin led the Bidding Committee to propose a series of World Air Games events actually in the town centre, allowing the entire population to become involved.
Information on the selected venues is given below.
Bid Book :
Presentation of Turin Area (pdf / 2,4 Mb)
TORINO AERITALIA AIRPORT
Torino Aeritalia Airport (LIMA) is the homebase of the Aero Club Torino and will be the Main Venue for the World Air Games 2009.
Being very close to the city, but within sight of majestic mountains, the Torino Aeritalia Airport was inaugurated in 1916 and is one of the oldest airports in Italy. Two parallel runways (main concrete : 1050 m / grass : 750 m) are east-west oriented (10/28); large areas of grass will be available for spectators and parking in the immediate proximity.
Competitions for Aerobatics (aircraft and gliders), Aeromodelling, Gliding, Helicopters, Microlights, Parachuting and Experimental Aircraft will be held at the Main Venue.
Links to World Air Games 2009 Webpages :
Torino Aeritalia Airport
Turin, a long tradition of aviation
Bid Book :
Location of Torino Aeritalia Airport (pdf / 2,0 Mb)
Air Space, Approach + Aerodrome Chart (pdf / 1,6 Mb)
Infrastructure at Main Venue (pdf / 1,9 Mb)
Spectators' Area (pdf / 0,9 Mb)
Operational Area (pdf / 0,5 Mb)
Officials' Area (pdf / 0,6 Mb)
MONDOVI
Hot Air Balloon competitions will be held in Mondovi, a small city located 70 km south of Turin. The Mondovi area is already well-known to the ballooning community; a brand-new “Balloonport” was inaugurated in 2007.
This competition site being remotely located from the Main Venue, the LOC will integrate Hot Air Ballooning events, Athletes and Officials with the other World Air Games activities by implementing measures such as, for example, the use of large TV screens, transportation between the venues, common events, etc.
Links to World Air Games 2009 Webpages :
General information on Mondovi
Bid Book :
General Information on Mondovi (pdf / 1,2 Mb)
General Map (pdf / 0,9 Mb)
Operational Area (pdf / 0,8 Mb)
Main Launch Area (pdf / 0,9 Mb)
AVIGLIANA
Located 14 km from the Main Venue, the town of Aviagliana is ideally located between a chain of mountains and two lakes.
Competitions for Hang Gliding (Speed Run and Aerobatics) and Paragliding (Aerobatics and Landing Accuracy) will make best use of the topographical situation.
This competition site being some distance from the Main Venue, the LOC will integrate Hang Gliding / Paragliding events, Athletes and Officials with the other World Air Games activities by implementing measures such as, for example, the use of large TV screens, transportation between the venues, common events, etc.
Links to World Air Games 2009 Webpages :
General information on Avigliana
Bid Book :
General Information on Avigliana (pdf / 1,2 Mb)
General Map (pdf / 1,4 Mb)
Lago Grande (pdf / 1,3 Mb)
Grandstands Area (pdf / 0,8 Mb)
DOWNTOWN TURIN
Thanks to the proximity of the City of Turin, the experience gathered during the Winter Olympic Games 2006 and a wish to bring the World Air Games as close to the public as possible, the LOC proposes to organise several events in the heart of the city :
Indoor Aeromodelling
The "Indoor AeroMusicals" Aeromodelling event should be hosted in the Palaruffini circular indoor sports arena, which can accommodate up to 4000 spectators.
Opening Ceremony / Exhibitions
The parade of all participating athletes, the official opening of the World Air Games 2009, special exhibitions and events during the whole week of the Games are planned to take place on the most prestigious central squares in Turin (Piazza San Carlo / Piazza Vittorio).
Links to World Air Games 2009 Webpages :
General information on Turin
The World Air Games in Turin
Bid Book :
Closing Ceremony (pdf / 40 Kb)
TICKETING
Tickets are required to access the Torino-Aeritalia Airfield located in Collegno, where competitions in Aerobatics, Aeromodelling, Gliding, Parachuting, Helicopters, Microlights and Experimental Aircraft will be held.
Two options are available : General entry or Grandstand seats.
Click here to purchase your tickets on-line.
No ticket required to attend competitions in Avigliana (Hang Gliding and Paragliding) and Mondovì (Hot Air Balloons).
Sports & Athletes
This section provides information and references on the Air Sport Events included in the Event Program of the World Air Games 2009 and on the Athletes invited to take part in the Games.
The structure and content of this section will be regularly updated and improved to allow easy access to information and documents, and links with the official Webpages of the World Air Games 2009.
AIR SPORTS
The Air Sport Events proposed by the Turin LOC and approved by FAI for inclusion in the Event Program of the World Air Games 2009 are listed below.
By clicking on the links available in the “Sports” column, you will enter the sections dedicated to each FAI Air Sport Commission. Event Descriptions and extracts from the Turin Bid Book are available in these sections. Competition Rules, Information Bulletins and Athletes Information will be published when available.
Note : information published on this and on subsequent pages is subject to further changes.
| Sports | Disciplines | Venues |
| Aerobatics | Powered Aerobatics Glider Aerobatics |
Turin Aeritalia Turin Aeritalia |
| Aeromodelling | Radio Controlled Artistic Aerobatics Hand-Thrown Gliders Indoor AeroMusicals |
Turin Aeritalia Turin Aeritalia Palaruffini |
| Ballooning | Hot Air Balloons | Mondovi |
| Experimental Aircraft | Public Aircraft Construction Fly-In & Workmanship Contest World Record Attempts |
Turin City Center Turin Aeritalia Turin Aeritalia |
| Gliding | Glider Racing | Turin Aeritalia |
| Hang Gliding | Aerobatics Speed Run |
Avigliana Avigliana |
| Helicopters | Parallel Slalom Parallel Fender |
Turin Aeritalia Turin Aeritalia |
| Microlights | Weight-Shift - Pylon Race Paramotors - Parallel Precision Tasks |
Turin Aeritalia Turin Aeritalia |
| Parachuting | Landing Accuracy Canopy Formation Canopy Piloting |
Turin Aeritalia Turin Aeritalia Turin Aeritalia |
| Paragliding | Aerobatics Landing Accuracy |
Avigliana Avigliana |
RULES FOR THE WORLD AIR GAMES
The World Air Games 2009 shall be held in accordance with the relevant provisions in the FAI Statutes and By-Laws, FAI Sporting Code, Rules and local regulations applied by FAI.
World Air Games General Rules
All Air Sport Events included in the Event Program of the World Air Games are conducted in accordance with the guidelines provided by the World Air Games General Rules (pdf / 55 Kb).
Competition Rules
The FAI Air Sport Commissions are responsible for developing Competition Rules and Local Regulations, including task descriptions and rules for selecting athletes, for each individual Air Sport Event at the World Air Games.
When available, these rules will be published in the section of this Website dedicated to the Air Sports (see links available at preceding paragraph).
REFERENCES
This quick-reference guide lists all documents governing the World Air Games :
- FAI Statutes
- FAI By-Laws
- FAI Sporting Code - General Section
- World Air Games General Rules
- FAI Anti-Doping Rules and Procedures
- FAI Code of Conduct – Air Sports and the Environment
- FAI Rules on Advertising for FAI Air Sport Events
- FAI Online StyleGuide
- FAI Protocol for Ceremonies
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
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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.
| More about this event ? |  Please click on the image to download a leaflet containing more information on Powered 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 : | Download here (pdf / 380 kb) |
| Venue : | Torino Aeritalia |
| FAI Event Description : | Powered Aerobatics (pdf / 60 Kb) |
| LOC Bid Book : | Aerobatics Events (pdf / 0,6 Mb) |
| Test Events : | 31 May - 2 June 2008 |
| Link to LOC Webpages : | Aerobatics |
| Contact Details : | FAI Liaison Officers / LOC Air Sport Director |
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.
| More about this event ? |  Please click on the image to download a leaflet containing more information on Glider 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 : | Download here (pdf / 380 kb) |
| Venue : | Torino Aeritalia |
| FAI Event Description : | Glider Aerobatics (pdf / 60 Kb) |
| LOC Bid Book : | Aerobatics Events (pdf / 0,6 Mb) |
| Test Events : | 31 May - 2 June 2008 |
| Link to LOC Webpages : | Aerobatics |
| Contact Details : | FAI Liaison Officers / 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
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)
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.
| More about this event ? |  Please click on the image to download a leaflet containing more information on the Aeromodelling Artistic Aerobatics competition.(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 / 1,2 Mo) |
| Venue : | Torino Aeritalia |
| FAI Event Description : | Radio Controlled Artistic Aerobatics (pdf / 60 Kb) / CIAM Class F6A (airplanes & helicopters) |
| LOC Bid Book : | Aeromodelling Events (pdf / 0,6 Mb) |
| Test Events : | 7 - 8 June 2008 |
| Link to LOC Webpages : | Aeromodelling |
| Contact Details : | FAI Liaison Officers / LOC Air Sport Director |
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.
| More about this event ? |  Please click on the image to download a leaflet containing more information on the Aeromodelling Hand-Thrown Glider competition.(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 / 1,2 Mo) |
| Venue : | Torino Aeritalia |
| FAI Event Description : | Hand-Thrown Gliders (pdf / 60 Kb) / CIAM Class F6D |
| LOC Bid Book : | Aeromodelling Events (pdf / 0,6 Mb) |
| Test Events : | 7 - 8 June 2008 |
| Link to LOC Webpages : | Aeromodelling |
| Contact Details : | FAI Liaison Officers / LOC Air Sport Director |
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.
| More about this event ? |  Please click on the image to download a leaflet containing more information on the Aeromodelling Indoor AeroMusicals competition.(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 / 1,2 Mo) |
| Venue : | Palaruffini Sports Arena, Downtown Turin |
| FAI Event Description : | Indoor AeroMusicals (pdf / 60 Kb) / CIAM Class F6B, sub-class A |
| LOC Bid Book : | Aeromodelling Events (pdf / 0,6 Mb) |
| Test Events : | 7 - 8 June 2008 |
| Link to LOC Webpages : | Aeromodelling |
| Contact Details : | FAI Liaison Officers / LOC Air Sport Director |
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.
PHOTOS
Artistic Aerobatics (Test event 7/8 June 2008)
(Photos : FAI/Jean-Marc Badan)
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| Preparing music. | Ready for take-off. |
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| Ready for take-off | Guy Revel's final recommendations. |
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| Let's go ... | ... music is on ! |
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| Judges at work (Jiri Havel / CZE) | |
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| Judges at work (Dag Eckhoff / NOR) | The Winners : 1st - Donatas Pauzuolis (LTU), 2nd - Gernot Bruckmann (AUT), 3rd - Massimo Selva (SMR) |
Hand-Thrown Gliders (Test event 7/8 June 2008)
(Photos : FAI/Jean-Marc Badan)
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| Checking ... | ... and weighing gliders (312 g). |
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| Pilots' briefing (Tomas Bartovsky). | Fine-tuning. |
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| Strategic talks before take-off | Hand-launch. |
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| Hand-launch. | In flight. |
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| In-flight | Flying is Fun ! |
Selection Contests for Aeromodelling Events
On this page, you will find the list of currently registered Selection Contests for Aeromodelling Events at the World Air Games 2009.
Column "Entry Forms" By clicking on the links, you will access to the Internet pages where the entry forms have been made available.
Column "Venues" For each Selection Contest listed in the FAI Sporting Calendar, a link has been provided to the corresponding Calendar page (to be added soon).
Artistic Aerobatics - Final round compulsory musicFor National and International selection contests in Italy, France and Switzerland, the selected compulsory music to be used during the final round is music piece # 2. Prepared from public domain music components, this music may be freely downloaded from there
| Date | Class | Type | Venues | Entry forms |
| 25.10.2008 | Artistic Aerobatics (Contest 1) |
National | Hemptinne-lez-Florennes (BEL) | Français Nederlands |
| 25.10.2008 | Artistic Aerobatics (Contest 2) |
National | Hemptinne-lez-Florennes (BEL) | Français Nederlands |
| 25.10.2008 | Hand Thrown Gliders | National | Hemptinne-lez-Florennes (BEL) | Français Nederlands |
| 26.10.208 | Hand Thrown Gliders | National | Mělník (CZE) | ceština |
| 01.11.2008 | Hand Thrown Gliders | National | Auckland (NZL) | English |
| 01.11.2008 | Hand Thrown Gliders (Contest 1) |
National | Stadhampton (GBR) | English |
| 01.11.2008 | Hand Thrown Gliders (Contest 2) |
National | Stadhampton (GBR) | English |
| 02.11.2008 | AeroMusicals | National | Týn nad Vltavou (CZE) | ceština |
| 08.11.2008 | Hand Thrown Gliders | National | Centurion, Pretoria (RSA) | English Nederlands |
AeroMusicals CANCELLED |
Carvin (FRA) | čeština English Français Nederlands |
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| 15.11.2008 | AeroMusicals | International | Dübendorf (SUI) | čeština English Français Italiano |
| 15.11.2008 | Hand Thrown Gliders | National | Melbourne (AUS) | English |
Regularly updated World ranking available |
here |
Individual results : |
Artistic Aerobatics (F6A) |
| AeroMusicals (F6B) | |
| Hand Thrown Gliders (F6D) |
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 event included in the 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
Maury Sullivan, Balloon Federation of America Rules Manager, has written an easy to understand guide to the rules of ballooning competitions - download a .pdf version of it here (.pdf 535KB)
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.
| More about this event ? |  Please click on the image to download a leaflet containing more information on Hot Air Balloon competitions.(pdf / 500 kb) |
| Explanation of competition tasks : |  Read about different ballooning tasks in the task explanation guide (.pdf 535KB) courtesy of Maury Sullivan, BFA Rules Manager. |
| 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 / 580 Kb) / Pilots' Information |
| Maps : | Download here : Low resolution (tiff / 3.5 Mb) / High resolution (Link to tiff. file of 20.6 Mb) |
| Venue : | Mondovi |
| FAI Event Description : | Hot Air Balloons (pdf / 60 Kb) |
| LOC Bid Book : | Ballooning Events (pdf / 2,1 Mb) |
| Test Events : | 8 - 13 July 2008 |
| Link to LOC Webpages : | Ballooning at Mondovi / Aero Club Mondovi |
| Contact Details : | FAI Liaison Officers / LOC Air Sport Director |
PHOTOS
Hot Air Balloons (Test Event at Mondovi)
(Photos : FAI/Jean-Marc Badan)
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| Task setting by the Event Director David Levin. | Early morning pilots' briefing. |
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| Preparation of targets. | The competition has started. |
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| Sunset over Mondovi. | |
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| The new Italian Champion Paolo Bonanno receives his medal from the hands of Mondovi's Mayor. |
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.
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.
This section provides information and references on the Amateur Built & Experimental events 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.
CIACA INFORMATION BULLETINS
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PUBLIC AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTION
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 : | None |
| Athletes : | Savannah : The construction team will be provided by the aircraft manufacturer. Skyranger : A team of 8 international Athletes will be constituted. Click here to consult the list and personal profiles of athletes invited to compete at the World Air Games 2009 (please scroll down the list to view your sport). |
| Link to LOC Webpages : | Experimental Aircraft |
| Contact Details : | FAI Liaison Officers / LOC Air Sport Director |
FLY-IN & WORKMANSHIP COMPETITION
Pilots flying their own aircraft will be invited to land at Turin Aeritalia Airport. Aircaft will be shown to the public and judged on criteria such as the quality of their construction, their complexity or innovative design. This event will include all those aircraft built in compliance with the 51% rule, regardless if they are plans-built, kit-built, ultralight/microlight, autogyro or helicopters, restored aircraft, balloons or sailplanes. 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 : | Download here (pdf / 90 Kb)t |
| Athletes : | Click here to consult the list and personal profiles of athletes invited to compete at the World Air Games 2009 (please scroll down the list to view your sport). |
| Link to LOC Webpages : | Experimental Aircraft |
| Contact Details : | FAI Liaison Officers / LOC Air Sport Director |
WORLD RECORD ATTEMPTS
Demonstration flights and/or World Record Attempts in electrically and solar-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 : | Download Sporting Code here (pdf / 170 Kb) |
| Athletes : | Click here to consult the list and personal profiles of athletes invited to compete at the World Air Games 2009 (please scroll down the list to view your sport). |
| Link to LOC Webpages : | Experimental Aircraft |
| Contact Details : | FAI Liaison Officers / 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
Bulletin #1 (pdf / 66 Kb)
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.
| More about this event ? |  Please click on the image to download a leaflet containing more information on Glider Racing 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 / 142 Kb) |
| Local Procedures : | Download here (pdf / 1.2 Mb) |
| Other Pilots' Documents : | Pilots' Registration Form (pdf / 30 Kb) Turn Points (To be published soon) |
| Venue : | Torino Aeritalia |
| FAI Event Description : | Glider Racing (pdf / 60 Kb) |
| LOC Bid Book : | Gliding Event (pdf / 0,6 Mb) |
| Test Events : | 15 to 22 June 2008 |
| Link to LOC Webpages : | Gliding |
| Contact Details : | FAI Liaison Officers / LOC Air Sport Director |
Glider Racing (Test event 15 to 21 June 2008)
(Photos : FAI/Jean-Marc Badan)
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| Predicting thermal activity. | Setting the tasks. |
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| Pilots' briefing (Brian Spreckley). | Weighing gliders. |
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| On the grid. | Take-off. |
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| Shortly before opening the Start Line. | The winners : 1st - Stefano Ghiorzo (ITA), 2nd - Giancarlo Grinza (ITA), Dane Dickinson (NZL). |
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
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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. |
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 |
PHOTOS
Parallel Fender
(Photos : FAI/Jean-Marc Badan)
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| On the start line. | Through the gates. |
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| Approaching... | Almost ! |
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| Highest concentration... |
Yesss !!! |
Parallel Slalom
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| Pilots' briefing. | Preparing buckets of water. |
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| Go ! | Through the gates. |
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| Approaching the target... |
Ooops ! |
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| Yesss !!! |
Immediate scoring. |
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
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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.
| More about this event ? |  Please click on the image to download a leaflet containing more information on Microlights Pylon Race 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 / 180 kb) |
| Venue : | Torino Aeritalia |
| FAI Event Description : | Weight-Shift Controlled Events (pdf / 60 Kb) |
| LOC Bid Book : | Microlight Events (pdf / 0,5 Mb) |
| Test Events : | 27 to 28 September 2008 |
| Link to LOC Webpages : | Microlights |
| Contact Details : | FAI Liaison Officers / LOC Air Sport Director |
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.
| More about this event ? |  Please click on the image to download a leaflet containing more information on Paramotor Precision 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 / 180 kb) |
| Venue : | Torino Aeritalia |
| FAI Event Description : | Paramotors (pdf / 60 Kb) |
| LOC Bid Book : | Microlight Events (pdf / 0,5 Mb) |
| Test Events : | 27 to 28 September 2008 |
| Link to LOC Webpages : | Microlights |
| Contact Details : | FAI Liaison Officers / LOC Air Sport Director |
PHOTOS
Microlights - Pylon Race
(Photos : FAI/Jean-Marc Badan)
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| Time-keepers at work. | Rolling to the Pylon Race. |
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| Around the pylons... |
Paramotors
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| Pilots' briefing. | Ready for take-off. |
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| In the center of the Clover Leaf. | Basket Slalom. |
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| Flying around the Clover Leaf Pylons... |
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
Bulletin #1 (3 June 2009 / pdf / 210 kb)
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.
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.
| More about this event ? |  Please click on the image to download a leaflet containing more information on Parachuting 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 : | Download here (pdf / 55 KB) |
| Venue : | Torino Aeritalia |
| FAI Event Description : | Landing Accuracy (pdf / 60 Kb) |
| LOC Bid Book : | Parachuting Events (pdf / 0,7 Mb) |
| Test Events : | Open |
| Link to LOC Webpages : | Parachuting |
| Contact Details : | FAI Liaison Officers / LOC Air Sport Director |
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.
| More about this event ? |  Please click on the image to download a leaflet containing more information on Parachuting Canopy Formation 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 / 112 KB) |
| Venue : | Torino Aeritalia |
| FAI Event Description : | Canopy Formation (pdf / 60 Kb) |
| LOC Bid Book : | Parachuting Events (pdf / 0,7 Mb) |
| Test Events : | 31 May to 2 June 2008 |
| Link to LOC Webpages : | Parachuting |
| Contact Details : | FAI Liaison Officers / LOC Air Sport Director |
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.
| More about this event ? |  Please click on the image to download a leaflet containing more information on Parachuting Canopy Piloting 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 / 831 KB) |
| Venue : | Torino Aeritalia |
| FAI Event Description : | Canopy Piloting (pdf / 60 Kb) |
| LOC Bid Book : | Parachuting Events (pdf / 0,7 Mb) |
| Test Events : | Open |
| Link to LOC Webpages : | Parachuting |
| Contact Details : | FAI Liaison Officers / 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
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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 |
PHOTOS
Paragliding - Aerobatics
(Photos : FAI/Jean-Marc Badan)
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Paragliding - Accuracy Landing
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| Final approach over the Lago Grande. | On the target ! |
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| The measuring team at work. | Yes, it was fun ! |
Media
This section provides information on each Air Sport Event included in the Sports Program of the World Air Games 2009.
Media representatives are invited to download and make use of the documents available here. For further information on media services during the World Air Games 2009, please do not hesitate to contact the persons or services listed at the end of this page.
MEDIA INFORMATION LEAFLETS
Download all of the information leaflets as a zip file (7.5 Mb)
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Indoor Aeromusicals |
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Hang Gliding Speed Run |
Helicopters Parallel Fender |
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Parachuting Landing Accuracy |
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Paragliding Aerobatics |
Paragliding Landing Accuracy |
Paramotor Precision |
 Experimental Aircraft |
MEDIA SERVICES
For information on media services during the World Air Games 2009, please contact :
International Aviation Press / Media Center : Mr Andrea ARTONI
National Press : press@wag2009.it
Media Accreditation : LOC Accreditation Services
TV Production & Distribution : Mrs Anna-Maria MARRONE
General Inquiry on the FAI World Air Games : FAI Headquarters
Logistics
This section provides information and references on the logistical aspects drafted by the Turin LOC for organising and conducting the World Air Games 2009.
The structure and content of this section will be regularly updated and improved to allow easy access to information and documents, and links with the official Webpages of the World Air Games 2009, and to cover the following aspects :
* GENERAL INFORMATION
Plans drafted by the Turin Bid Committee during the bidding process are available below for information only.
Detailed plans, concepts and procedures will be published on this page when available.
Links to World Air Games 2009 Webpages :
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Bid Book :
Logistics (pdf / 3,6 Mb)
STAFF & VOLUNTEERS
A good program for recruiting and motivating volunteers will be one of the key elements for successfully preparing and conducting World Air Games.
Volunteers Recruitment Plans drafted by the Turin Bid Committee during the bidding process are available below for information only.
If you are interested in working as a volunteer during the 2008 Test Events and/or during the World Air Games 2009, we invite you to click on the links listed below.
For further information, we invite you please to contact the Secretariat of the World Air Games 2009.
Thank you.
Links to World Air Games 2009 Webpages :
General information on Volunteers' program
Registration Form
Contact
Bid Book :
Staff & Volunteers (pdf / 40 kb)
Information Bulletins
This section provides the Information Bulletins published by the Organising Committee of the World Air Games Torino 2009 (LOC) or the FAI, reporting on progress made during the preparation of the World Air Games 2009 :
The Medal of the World Air Games 2009 has been selected - 10 October 2008
Microlights Test Event Completed - 8 October 2008
Selection of Athletes - 4 September 2008
Hang Gliding & Paragliding Test Events Completed - 22 August 2008
New President heads World Air Games 2009 - 21 July 2008
LOC Information Bulletin #7/08 - July 2008 (pdf / 113 Kb)
Ballooning Test Event - 8 to 13 July 2008
LOC Information Bulletin #6/08 - June 2008 (pdf / 210 Kb)
Gliding GP Test Event - 15 to 21 June 2008
Aeromodelling Test Events - 7 and 8 June 2008
First Test Events - 31 May and 1 June 2008
New Logo - Launch of LOC Webpages - 25 April 2008
LOC Information Bulletin #5/08 - April 2008 (pdf / 200 Kb)
LOC Information Bulletin #4/08 - March 2008 (pdf / 500 Kb)
LOC Information Bulletin #3/08 - March 2008 (pdf / 180 Kb)
LOC Information Bulletin #2/08 - February 2008 (pdf / 90 Kb)
LOC Information Bulletin #1/08 - January 2008 (pdf / 100 Kb)
Summit Meeting in Turin - 2 November 2007
Signature of the Organiser Agreement - 15 August 2007
Contacts
If, after visiting the Internet pages available at www.worldairgames.org (FAI) and www.wag2009.com (LOC Turin), you cannot find the information you need on the World Air Games 2009, please do not hesitate to make use of one of the following communication channels :
Organising Committee of the World Air Games Turin 2009
| Postal address : | Strada Berlia 500, I-10146 Torino (Italia) |
| Location : | Map |
| Phone / Fax : | +39 (0)11.710049 / +39 (0)11.7505852 |
| E-mail : | info@wag2009.it |
| Internet : | www.wag2009.com |
| LOC Sports Committees : | List of e-mail addresses |
Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (For general matters)
| Postal address : | Avenue Mon-Repos 24, CH-1005 Lausanne (Switzerland) |
| Contact : | Jean-Marc BADAN, Sports & Development Director |
| Phone / Fax : | +41 (0)21 345 10 70 / +41 (0)21 345 10 77 |
| E-mail : | Please use the on-line contact form. |
| Internet : | www.worldairgames.org / www.fai.org |
Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (For technical matters)
| FAI Air Sport Commission Liaison Officers : | Please use the on-line contact form. |