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Today, the pilot selection for the World Air Games in Turin, Italy begins.

I have sent messages to the Delegates of those countries eligible to participate in the Games asking for their selections. CIVA will not select pilots -- as some other FAI Air Sports Commissions do -- but will leave it to our NACs to do so.

Countries eligible to select pilots for the Power Aerobatics division of the Games include France, Spain, Russia, USA, Great Britain, Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Italy. Russia and the USA are eligible to send two pilots each -- one male and one female.

I am delighted to pass on the news from FAI that the FAI Silver Medal has been awarded posthumously to our good friend, Antonio Quintana. Here is the message that went out today to FAI members:

FAI SILVER MEDAL
The FAI Vice-Presidents decided to award the FAI Silver Medal posthumously to Antonio Quintana (ESP) for his long and devoted service to aviation and air sports in Spain, as inspiring leader, international contest organiser, administrator, and convenor of numerous FAI meetings and conferences.

The medal will be presented at the FAI General Conference in St. Vincent (Italy).