The final flight programmes of the World Air Games were flown in Power and Glider on Saturday, June 13th, and the WAG has now been completed. It has been a hot and busy week but a good experience for all involved. Special thanks to the Judges and Jury members who did their best -- in cooperation with their Italian colleagues -- to make the aerobatics section of the WAG a success.

The World Air Games in Turin, Italy has officially opened. Power and Glider Aerobatic pilots (8 Power and 9 Glider) practiced yesterday in the box at Turin and are continuing their practice flights today. Programme 1 for both disciplines will begin tomorrow.

The deadline for the submission of rules proposals has passed and 11 countries have submitted suggested changes to FAI Sporting Code, Section 6, which would take effect on 1 January 2010.

The rules proposals have been allocated to appropriate Sub-Committees. CIVA Rules and Judging Sub-Committees deal with proposals which affect both Glider and Power Aerobatics and judging issues including analysis and selection. These CIVA Sub-Committees will meet in Turin, Italy on 10 June 2009 during the World Air Games. The meeting will be chaired by CIVA President Mike Heuer.

The list of Jury members and Judges for all five of the FAI Aerobatic Championships scheduled in 2009 is now available for download (see below). This list is combined to make it easy for reference.

2009 will be a particularly challenging year for the small number of CIVA international officials who work at these events since the calendar has expanded in recent years to include the World YAK 52 Aerobatic Championships and the World Air Games.

Our thanks to all who have agreed to serve the sport of aerobatics.

The list was updated on 13 May 2009.