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.
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CIVL INFORMATION BULLETINS
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AEROBATICS
Although quite new, Paragliding demonstrates the pureness and simplicity of flight and has become one of the most popular recreational air sports.
Paragliding Aerobatics is the most recent development in this air sport and requires the most experienced pilots to control their wings through their full flight envelope. Pilots have to demonstrate their ability to fly synchronized and artistically appealing sequences of aerobatic manoeuvres, either as individual athletes or in teams of 2 with synchronized manoeuvres. In order to improve pilots’ safety, this event may only be performed above water. If a floating pontoon is available, the aerobatics program may be followed by an accuracy landing on the pontoon; this way of terminating the flight is exciting and much appreciated by spectators.
| Event Description : | Aerobatics (pdf / 60 Kb) |
| Bid Book : | Paragliding Events (pdf / 1,8 Mb) |
| Venue : | Avigliana |
| Test Event : | 18 to 19 August 2008 |
| Competition Rules : | Open |
| Athletes : | 20 Pilots will be invited to the 2009 Games. Selection Criteria (8 kb) defined by the CIVL Selection Committee will be applied under the supervision of CIVL Bureau. |
| Link to LOC Webpages : | Paragliding |
| Contact Details : | FAI/CIVL Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director |
LANDING ACCURACY
In this event, individual competitors have to demonstrate accurate control of their paraglider in order to reach targets in flight and to land on a determined spot. As spectators can be placed on both crosswind and upwind sides close to the target area, this event is particularly attractive and easy to understand.
| Event Description : | Landing Accuracy (pdf / 60 Kb) |
| Bid Book : | Paragliding Events (pdf / 1,8 Mb) |
| Venue : | Avigliana |
| Test Event : | 18 to 19 August 2008 |
| Competition Rules : | Open |
| Athletes : | 20 Pilots will be invited to the 2009 Games. Selection Criteria (8 kb) defined by the CIVL Selection Committee will be applied under the supervision of CIVL Bureau. |
| Link to LOC Webpages : | Paragliding |
| Contact Details : | FAI/CIVL Liaison Officer / LOC Air Sport Director |