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 - LONG-DISTANCE FLIGHT

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

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



WEIGHT-SHIFT CONTROLLED - PYLON RACE

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

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



PARAMOTORS - PARALLEL PRECISION TASKS

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

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