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

On-line information on Torino GP
Information Bulletin #1 - Torino GP - February 2008 (pdf / 150 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.

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



Glider Racing (Test event 15 to 21 June 2008)
(Photos : FAI/Jean-Marc Badan)

Predicting thermal activity. Setting the tasks.
Pilots' briefing (Brian Spreckley). Weighing gliders.
On the grid. Take-off.
Shortly before opening the Start Line. The winners : 1st - Stefano Ghiorzo (ITA),
2nd - Giancarlo Grinza (ITA), Dane Dickinson (NZL).