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.
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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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| Throwing a marker. | Close to the target. |
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| Flying over Mondovi's Torre del Belvedere. | |
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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
(Photos : FAI/Jean-Marc Badan)
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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
(Photos : FAI/Jean-Marc Badan)
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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
Open
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
(Photos : FAI/Jean-Marc Badan)
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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 ! |