In these minutes:
the results of voting (motions and elections) are shown in italics on a separate line
| Items calling for further action are boxed thus |
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| Administration Account | 35 | 14 | Appendix 10 |
| Aerospace Education Commission - FAI | 27 | 13 | Appendix 8 |
| Air Sports Medals - FAI | 42 | 19 | |
| Amendments to Agenda | 11 | 5 | |
| Apologies for absence | 2 | 4 | |
| Appendices - List of | . | 22 | |
| Attendance Record | . | 2 | |
| Budget | 36 | 15 | |
| Bureau Actions | 16 | 5 | Appendix 1 |
| CASI Representative | 46 | 21 | |
| Competitors Committee | 21&23 | 8&12 | |
| Counting Committee | 8 | 4 | |
| Delegates Reports | 18 | 6 | |
| Documents, CIA | 9 | 5 | |
| Environmental Commission - FAI | 29 | 13 | |
| Europe Airsports | 31 | 14 | Appendix 9 |
| Event Planning Advisory Service | 21 | 8 | |
| Events Calendar - changes | 22&38 | 10&18 | |
| General Conference - FAI | 17 | 6 | |
| Great Balloon Race | 32 | 14 | |
| Hall of Fame | 43 | 19 | |
| Jurors for 1999 Events | . | . | Attachment 5 |
| Jurors list for 1999 | . | . | Attachment 1 |
| Jury Board Report | 19 | 6 | Appendix 2 |
| Medico-Physiological Commission - FAI | 28 | 13 | |
| Minutes of 1998 Meeting | 15 | 2 | |
| Montgolfier Diplomas | 40 | 19 | |
| Next Meeting | 47 | 22 | |
| Observer Subcommittee Report | 20 | 6 | Appendix 3 |
| Officer - Election of | 44 | 20 | |
| Organisers Agreement | 21 | 8 | |
| Points for Action | . | . | Attachment 4 |
| PR & Development Subcommittee Report | 21 | 7 | Appendix 4 |
| President of Honour | 12 | 5 | |
| Proxy votes | 4 | 4 | |
| Records 1998 | . | . | Attachment 3 |
| Records Review Subcommittee Report | 25 | 12 | Appendix 6 |
| Roll call | 4 | 4 | |
| Rules Subcommittee Report | 24 | 12 | Appendix 5 |
| Safety Subcommittee Report | 26 | 13 | Appendix 7 |
| Sanctioned Events - details for approval | 37&39 | 15&19 | |
| Santos Dumont Gold Airship Medal | 41 | 19 | |
| Simulated Flying Group - FAI | 30 | 13 | |
| Statistics and Annual Return Summary | . | . | Attachment 2 |
| Subcommittee and Working Group Members - Election of | 45 | 20 | |
| Subcommittee Chairpersons - Election of | 33 | 14 | |
| Voting procedures | 14 | 5 | |
| World Air Games | 22 | 7 | |
| World Ranking List | 21 | 9 | |
| Youth Camps | 34 | 14 |
CIA OFFICERS, DELEGATES, ALTERNATE DELEGATES, SUBCOMMITTEE
MEMBERS, WORKING GROUP MEMBERS AND OBSERVERS
attending the Annual Conference in Lausanne, Switzerland, 1999
| CIA PRESIDENT | Jean-Claude WEBER (LUX) | ||
| CIA SECRETARY | Neil ROBERTSON (GBR) | ||
| FAI SECRETARY GENERAL | Max BISHOP (FAI) | ||
| FAI WORLD AIR GAMES CO-ORDINATOR | Srecko MEDVEN (SLO) | ||
| EUROPE AIRSPORTS REPRESENTATIVE | Derry MOORE (GBR) | ||
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COUNTRY |
DELEGATE |
ALTERNATE |
Subcommittee/Working Group |
Members and Observers |
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| AUSTRALIA (AUS) | WILSON, R | Stuart, D; Webster,S | |
| AUSTRIA (AUT) | GRUBER, W | STARKBAUM, J | Scholz, G; Scholz, M; Sturzlinger, G |
| BELARUS ((BLR) | FIRSAKOV. A | Davydzenka, O | |
| BELGIUM (BEL) | MEULEMAN | De COCK, P | |
| CANADA (CAN) | LOCKYER, G | NAGORSKI, A | |
| CROATIA (CRO) | MIKLOUSIC, T | Miklousic, M | |
| CZECH REP (CZE) | HONIG, A (vote) | ||
| DENMARK (DEN) | VINTHER, J | ||
| FINLAND (FIN) | PAKARINEN, E | ||
| FRANCE (FRA) | VILLEY, T | ROUX DEVILLAS, O | Besnaiou, M; Roux Devillas, S; Barnardin, J; Moizard, F |
| GERMANY (GER) | HAGGENEY, M | SCHNEIDER, U | Gerhardt, A; Muler, W; Wasserkampf, N |
| GREECE (GRE) | KOTZAGERIDES, M | PAPARGIRES, N | Bistas, C |
| ITALY (ITA) | CISARO, E | ||
| JAPAN (JPN) | ICHIYOSHI, S | KAKUDA, M | Oiwa, M |
| LITHUANIA (LTU) | KOMZA, R | ||
| LUXEMBOURG (LUX) | SAUBER, C | ||
| NETHERLANDS (NED) | DE BRUIJN, M | van Helden, C; Coucke, R; Vermeulen, H | |
| POLAND (POL) | CZERNIAWSKI, J | TARASENKO, N | |
| RUSSIA (RUS) | SHIFRIN, D | Volk; Oparin; Burov | |
| SLOVAK REP (SVK) | BREZAN, J (vote) | ||
| SOUTH AFRICA (RSA) | GROBBELAAR, K | ||
| SPAIN (ESP) | GONZALES, A | LLADO, C | Pusey, G; Hilfiker, R |
| SWEDEN (SWE) | AKERSTEDT, H | STENER, B | Grubbstrom, J |
| SWITZERLAND (SUI) | BURKARD, J | ||
| TURKEY (TUR) | TEKIN, A | TACOY, A | Ozen, B |
| UK (GBR) | CAMERON, D | PURFIELD, L | Soukup, J; Thomas, K; Kearley, P; Donnelly, T; Robertson, D |
| USA (USA) | SULLIVAN, M | LEVIN, D | Wiseman, R; Wiseman, D; Wallace, R |
| TOTALS | 25 |
15 (2 voting) |
39 |
GRAND TOTAL = 79 + 5 SOCIAL = 84.
1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
The Plenary Meeting commenced with the FAI Anthem.
CIA President, Jean-Claude Weber (LUX), welcomed Delegates, and thanked all Subcommittee Presidents and the FAI Secretariat for their work on behalf of CIA during the last 12 months.
The President introduced Mr. F. Thorens, Board Member of the Aero Club d’Suisse, who in turn welcomed Delegates to Lausanne for their first Annual Conference in the new home of FAI.
The CIA Delegate for Switzerland, Jacob Burkard, welcomed Delegates on behalf of the Swiss Balloon Federation, and explained the domestic arrangements and programme for the Conference.
The President welcomed Conference Guests: Max Bishop, Secretary General of FAI, Srecko Medven on behalf of the FAI World Air Games Organising Committee, and Derry Moore on behalf of European Airsports.
2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received in respect of the Delegates from:
Brazil, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Latvia and Ukraine.
3. IN MEMORIAM
The President called for a moment of silence in respect of recently departed members of the ballooning community.
4. ROLL CALL & PROXIES
The Secretary called the roll and established that there were 26 voting members present plus one valid Proxy (Venezuela to Spain) making 27 votes in total, being sufficient for a Quorum (IR 3.2.3).
5. PROGRAMME
The President outlined the timetable for the 2 days of the Plenary Meeting.
6. AGENDA ORDER
Delegates were reminded that the agenda order would be established by the President (IR 3.6.1).
No changes to the Agenda order were announced.
7. REVIEW OF PROCEDURES
Delegates were reminded of the procedures in respect of:
Motions (IR 3.7)
Rules of Debate (IR 3.8)
8. COUNTING COMMITTEE
Max Bishop (FAI) and Diana Robertson (GBR) were nominated as the Counting Committee (IR 3.11.4)
Approved unanimously on a motion from the Chair
9. CIA POLICY DOCUMENTS
The Delegates were reminded of the CIA Policy Documents in force for the meeting.
10. NEW BUSINESS
The Delegates were reminded of the arrangements for accepting new business for discussion (IR 3.6.3).
There were no proposals for new business.
11. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
The following amendments to the agenda were noted:
Add 12.3 (a) - motion to establish the Competitors Committee.
Note that under Item 17, FAI Simulated Flying and Europe Airsports are not FAI Technical Commissions.
Under Item 25, the name of Norman Pritchard (GBR) should be added.
12. PRESIDENT OF HONOUR
The President welcomed President of Honour Jacques Soukup, and presented him with a CIA Past Presidents Pin.
13. ABSOLUTE MAJORITY
The number of votes required to achieve an Absolute Majority was declared as 14.
14. VOTING PROCEDURE
The Chair explained the procedure to be adopted for the nomination and election of the Vice Presidents:
The first round of nominations and voting would be for the election of the First Vice President (absolute majority).
The second round of nominations and voting would be for the election of the Second and Third Vice President (plurality).
Approved unanimously on a motion from the Chair
15. MINUTES OF THE 1998 PLENARY MEETING
The Chair proposed the adoption of the minutes of the 1998 Plenary Meeting.
Approved unanimously
16. CIA BUREAU ACTIONS - Appendix 1
The Chair reported on the actions taken by the Bureau in the previous 12 months after asking Delegates to add the following item to the list published with the Agenda:
7. The Bureau approved the appointment of Alex Nagorski (CAN) to represent the CIA at the first FAI Media Workshop to be held in Lausanne in February 1999. Expenses to be covered by CIA.
Approved unanimously on a motion from the Chair
17. FAI GENERAL CONFERENCE
Mr. Max Bishop (FAI) welcomed Delegates to Lausanne, the new home of FAI, and gave a short report on FAI activities in 1998 and the business of the 1998 FAI General Conference.
18. REPORTS FROM DELEGATES
The Delegates from the countries in attendance presented their reports to the meeting.
19. REPORT OF THE JURY BOARD - Appendix 2
Hans Akerstedt (SWE) reported on the work of the Jury Board and proposed the following motions:
1. Recommended as new Jurors at Entry Level: Thomas Fink (GER), Luc
van Geyte (BEL),
Torben Hansen, (DEN), Hanne Hohmann (GER) and
Christer Odman (SWE)
2. Recommended for upgrading to Intermediate Level: Dominik Haggeney (GER) and Risto Jalava (FIN)
Recommended for upgrading to Senior Level: Don Cameron (GBR).
3. Recommended acceptance of the list of Event Jurors as included in Appendix 2 for 1999 CIA Sanctioned Events.
The Report, Motions, and Summary of Recommendations were approved unanimously
20. REPORT OF THE OBSERVER SUBCOMMITTEE - Appendix 3
Ron Wiseman (USA) reported on the work of the Observer Subcommittee and proposed the following motions:
1. That the International Observer Registration Programme has its ‘temporary’ status removed and it be accepted as an on-going programme.
| 2. That the International Observer Registration Programme be enhanced by adding a registration category for observers of AA Class events and a category of observers of Record attempts. |
2. That the International Observer Registration Programme be enhanced by adding a registration category for observers of AA Class events and a category of observers of Record attempts.
It was pointed out that some countries already have a system for Registered Observers for Record attempts. The meeting was assured that the Observer SC Register would not replace any existing register, but would be available in addition.
3. The following revised Mission Statement was proposed to replace the existing Internal Regulation 6.3.6.1.
6.3.6.1 Missions and Responsibilities
In order to keep level with the constantly advancing standards of competition flying and record making flights world-wide, it is of vital importance that the data gathering functions of competition scoring (i.e. observing, measuring, and debriefing) and record achieving (i.e. recording, measuring, and witnessing) be equally improved world-wide. To achieve this goal, the Observer Subcommittee shall address the following:
To prepare for the changing role of data gathering in the constantly evolving future of competition ballooning.
The Report, Motions, and Summary of Recommendations were approved unanimously
21. REPORT OF THE PR AND DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE - Appendix 4
Darryl Stuart (AUS) gave a vote of thanks to Becky Pope (USA) for her past work in connection with the Subcommittee and in particular its Logo and Products Working Group. He then reported on the work of the PR and Development Subcommittee and highlighted the following points:
Darryl Stuart then proposed the following motions:
1. That the CIA approves expenditure on CIA merchandise
After some discussion, an amendment to split the motion into two sections: (a) to approve expenditure on Medals and Certificates, and (b) to approve expenditure on Patches and Scarves was proposed by Belgium, seconded by Netherlands.
Approved unanimously
| 1 (a) That the CIA approves expenditure on CIA and FAI Medals and Certificates at a cost of $750 |
Approved unanimously
| 1 (b) That the CIA approves expenditure on CIA Patches and Scarves at a cost of $4000 |
Vote: 23 for, 2 against, 2 abstentions – motion carried
| 2. That the CIA approve expenditure for CIA pilot information brochure $500 |
Marcus Haggeney (GER) explained that the purpose of this brochure is to explain the functions of CIA to pilots. The first version will be in English, with other language versions to follow.
Approved unanimously
| 3. That the Bureau schedule a period of not less than 3 hours during each Annual Conference for public relations, education or open forum discussions. |
Darryl Stuart (AUS) pointed out that an attendance of around 25 people at a similar session in Venice in 1998 clearly demonstrated the need for such discussions in the future.
Max Bishop (FAI) pointed out that there could be financial considerations such as room hire costs.
Approved unanimously
21. REPORT OF THE PR AND DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (continued)
4. That the CIA Event Contract is redrafted by EPAS to consider the following issues:
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Points made by the President
It was clear from the discussion that the introduction of the agreement as written had caused some misunderstanding amongst organisers, to the extent of one organisers cancelling his Sanction Application because of the perceived difficulty of providing the required deposit. The President said that total flexibility is to be an integral part of the agreement, and hoped this would prevent misunderstanding in the future.
Approved unanimously
5. That the CIA Transfer all FAI rights for sanctioned events to be staged in 1999 to the event organisers.
Approved unanimously
6. That the document Guidelines to Organising Ballooning Youth Camps distributed as Appendix 5 of the Plenary Agenda be adopted as a CIA Advisory Document.
Approved unanimously
7. That the World Air Games Working Group reverts to its original status as an established CIA Working Group under Internal Regulation 6.4
Approved unanimously
8. That EPAS be reconstituted as a CIA Subcommittee as described in Appendix 7 of the Plenary Agenda, and that IR 6.3.7 as published in the Appendix be adopted for this Subcommittee.
There was some discussion in which the opinion was expressed that this change did not properly address the needs of competition pilots. It was then pointed out that pilots would be welcome members of the Event Standard and Evaluation Working Group
Motion approved with one abstention
9. That the CIA Plenary Meeting approves a motion to establish a Competitors Committee (IR 6).
The full motion appears in Appendix 4.
The proposer of this motion, Mathijs de Bruijn (NED), opened the discussion by stating that he felt there had been insufficient time for delegates to consider his proposals.
After considerable discussion, it was agreed to postpone a vote on the motion until after the lunch break.
After the break Sweden proposed, seconded by Belgium, that a decision on this motion be tabled until the following day to allow more time for discussion and consultation.
Motion approved with one abstention
21. REPORT OF THE PR AND DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (continued)
10. That the Scoring WG develop qualifying criteria and a scoring formula for an AX world ranking list of international pilots. This list should be developed as soon as possible and will be published on the Internet. This trial ranking system should be presented to the plenary for discussion and approval in March 2000.
After some discussion including a request that the list should not be published until after CIA approval, and that the list should NOT be used for pilot selection at championships an amended motion was approved:
That the Scoring WG develop qualifying criteria and a scoring formula for an AX world ranking list of international pilots. This list should be developed as soon as possible. This trial ranking system should be presented to the plenary for discussion and approval in March 2000. The list is not proposed for use in any event selection or qualification procedure.
The amended motion was approved unanimously
11. That the Internet Policy and Guidelines described in Appendix 9 to the Plenary Agenda are adopted as a CIA Advisory Document.
Alex Nagorski was thanked for his work on behalf of both CIA and FAI in respect of the Internet.
Approved unanimously
12. That the CIA Airsport Promotion Award, as described in Appendix 10 to the Plenary Agenda, be established.
As CIA does not have the authority to establish a new award, it was agreed that the PR & D SC should liase with FAI and report back at the 2000 Plenary.
13. That the CIA should appoint a Media Expert.
Alex Nagorski (CAN) gave a report of the recently held FAI Media Workshop.
The motion was withdrawn as the PR & D Subcommittee, in discussing this proposal, decided that the establishment of a Media Working Group was more appropriate than a single Media Expert. The Mission and Responsibilities of the new group are included Attachment 5 of Appendix 4 to the minutes. The need for a pilot member of the WG was expressed.
On closing his report Darryl Stuart (AUS) drew delegates attention to the list of Subcommittee tasks for 1999.
He also commented on the small number of nominations for FAI awards for 1998, despite many notable
achievements in the year.
On a motion from the Chair the Report was approved unanimously
ABSOLUTE MAJORITY
A proxy vote (Brazil to Germany), received before the start of the Plenary but needing clarification, was approved by Max Bishop (FAI). Thus the votes present became 28, and the absolute majority 15 for subsequent votes.
22. 2ND WORLD AIR GAMES 2001
The President introduced the subject, and explained that the FAI were asking CIA to invest in a Joint Venture between FAI, the Airsports Commissions and the WAG organisers for a WAG Media effort.
Srecko Medven, WAG Managing Director, presented the WAG concept and progress to date, and asked that he be given decisions on the following from the CIA Plenary:
a) An investment of $5000 for the Joint Venture.
b) Approval of the appointment of a CIA Liaison Officer for the ballooning events.
c) Approval of the appointment of a Local Event Operations Manager.
d) Approval of the appointment of an Event Media Expert.
22. 2ND WORLD AIR GAMES 2001 (continued)
The important milestone date for the planning and execution of the WAG are:
01 Jun 99 Programme of Events to be fixed.
01 May 00 Sites to be agreed.
30 Nov 00 Event Rules to be finalised (to be approved at CIA Plenary 2000).
23 Jun 01 WAG Opening Ceremony.
01 Jul 01 WAG Closing Ceremony.
Roland Hilfiker, WAG Executive Committee Member, presented the organisational plans for the WAG
Anulfo Gonzales (ESP) and Neil Robertson (GBR) presented their reports on the preparations for the Ballooning Events for the WAG.
Josef Starkbaum (AUT) reported on his visit to Spain to ascertain the possibility of including a Gas Balloon Championship in the WAG.
It was confirmed that the WAG events would consist of:
Motions
1. That the following appointments be approved:
CIA Liaison Officer Neil Robertson (GBR)
Local Event Operations Manager Anulfo Gonzales (ESP)
Event Media Expert Kirk Thomas (GBR)
Approved unanimously
2. That the CIA should make an investment of $5000 in the FAI – 2001 ECO Joint Venture
Approved unanimously
That the CIA Category 1 Events Calendar be changed as follows:
| 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | |
| Hot Air Balloons | |||||||||
| World Air Games | X | X | |||||||
| World Championship | X | X | X | X | |||||
| Continental Champ | X | OPT | X | OPT | X | ||||
| Hot Air Airships | |||||||||
| World Air Games | X | X | |||||||
| World Championship | X | X | X | X | |||||
| Continental Champ. | X | OPT | X | OPT | |||||
| Gas Balloons | |||||||||
| World Air Games | X | X | |||||||
| World Championship | X | X | X | X |
This arrangement means that all World Championships take place in even years and Continental Championships in odd years, with an optional event every forth year when the WAG takes place.
After some discussion the motion was put to the vote.
Vote: 17 for, 4 against, 7 abstentions – motion carried
22. 2ND WORLD AIR GAMES 2001 (continued)
4. That the new COMPETITION FORMAT, as included in the Plenary Agenda, Appendix 11, be adopted for the WAG.
After considerable discussion an amendment was tabled by Germany, seconded by Netherlands, that the motion be split into two separate parts: (a) That the 2001 WAG be run without Observers; and (b) That all other aspects of the original motion be adopted.
After some further discussion, Motion 4 (a) was put to the vote.
Vote: 16 for, 8 against, 4 abstentions – motion carried
The Meeting adjourned at 17.45, and reconvened at 08.30 on Saturday 6th March
ABSOLUTE MAJORITY
As a result of the departure of the Delegate for Croatia, the number of votes present reverts to 27, and the absolute majority to 14 for subsequent votes
22. 2ND WORLD AIR GAMES 2001 (continued)
Neil Robertson (GBR) and Uwe Schneider (GER) agreed to withdraw their motion and amendment respectively as a result of a new motion proposed by Neil Robertson (GBR) and seconded by Switzerland:
That a new competition format, based on the proposal outlined in Appendix 11 of the 1999 CIA Meeting Agenda, be developed by the Rules Subcommittee and be presented to the CIA Plenary Meeting in 2000.
After some further discussion, Motion 4 (revised) was put to the vote.
Vote: 7 for, 9 against, 11 abstentions – motion failed
5. Election of Event Director for the WAG Hot Air Balloon Championship
There were 3 candidates, Mathijs de Bruijn (NED), Masashi Kakuda (JPN) and Les Purfield (GBR), and Les Purfield (GBR) was elected Event Director.
6. World Air Games Entry Fee
In order to progress planning for the event Anulfo Gonzales (ESP) asked the Delegates to select the type of entry fee they would prefer for the WAG events.
After some discussion he was asked to prepare a revised package for presentation later in the Plenary.
7. That a new Competitor Selection process be adopted for the WAG
This motion was withdrawn as a result of the Pilot Ranking list being unavailable for pilot selection.
| The WAG WG was asked to present a new proposal at the Plenary Meeting in 2000. |
23. 21.9 COMPETITORS COMMITTEE (RESUMED)
| Mathijs de Bruijn (NED) withdrew his motion, and proposed a new motion, seconded by
Belgium: That the CIA give its intention to accept the Competition Pilot Commission as an affiliated body with rights to send a (non-voting) representative to CIA Meetings. This affiliation will take place at the meeting of March 2000 subject to: a) The CPC completing its formation b) The CPC being broadly and democratically representative of the world’s competition pilots. |
Approved unanimously
ABSOLUTE MAJORITY
The Delegate for Luxembourg arrived, thus the votes present became 28, and the absolute majority 15 for subsequent votes.
24. REPORT OF THE RULES SUBCOMMITTEE - Appendix 5
Les Purfield (GBR) reported on the work of the Rules Subcommittee and proposed adoption of the recommendations:
1.5 That neither the CIA President nor CIA CASI representative should attend CASI meetings for the foreseeable future.
| That the CASI Representative write to the President of CASI presenting our apologies for future meetings and requesting that no new General Section amendments are made which are mandatory on the CIA. |
Don Cameron (CIA CASI Representative) reported on the situation and reasons for the above recommendations (total lack of interest in CIA proposals, and lack of business of interest to CIA).
Max Bishop (CIA) responded and explained the background to CASI. FAI accept the need to support the Commissions.
Vote: 27 for, 1 against – motion approved
On a motion from the Chair the Report and other Recommendations were approved unanimously
25. REPORT OF THE RECORDS REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE - Appendix 6
Karl Stefan (USA) reported on the work of the Records Review Subcommittee and proposed the following motions:
| 1. That the CIA propose revision of the General Section, 6.8.1 and 6.8.2, to specify that approval authority for extension of time limits be assigned to the Air Sport Commission concerned. |
Approved unanimously
| 2. That the definitions for cubic capacity in Section 1, 2.1.3 and 2.2.3 for balloons and airships be modified by additional words to the effect that if, starting from a filled (no wrinkle) condition, the material of the aerostat has sufficient elasticity so that the actual volume achieved during flight affects the size class, then the actual volume achieved during flight shall be used in determining size sub-class. |
Approved unanimously
25. REPORT OF THE RECORDS REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE (continued)
3. That the Record Claim forms in Section 1, Annex 1, be revised to include, in addition to the Observers signature, a box for his printed name, and on the first form, address and contact numbers, telephone, fax and email.
Approved unanimously
The Rules Subcommittee was charged with implementing the above changes to the Sporting Code.
On a motion from the Chair the Report was approved unanimously
26. REPORT OF THE SAFETY SUBCOMMITTEE - Appendix 7
Bengt Stener (SWE) reported on the work of the Safety Subcommittee and proposed the following motion:
That the Safety Officer’s Handbook be accept by the plenary as a CIA Advisory Document
Approved unanimously
On a motion from the Chair the Report was approved unanimously
27. FAI AEROSPACE EDUCATION COMMISSION - Appendix 8
Written reports from Arthur Westworth (RSA) and Kirk Thomas (GBR) on the work of the FAI Aerospace Commission during 1998 were presented to Delegates.
Arthur Westworth (RSA) was nominated to represent CIA on the FAI Aerospace Education Commission for 1999.
Report approved and nominee elected unanimously on a motion from the Chair
28. FAI MEDICO-PHYSIOLOGICAL COMMISSION
A written report on the work of the FAI Medico-Physiological Commission during 1998 from John Grubbstrom (SWE) was included with the CIA Plenary Agenda, Appendix 15.
John Grubbstrom (SWE) was nominated as CIA representative on the FAI Medico-Physiological Commission for 1999.
Report approved and nominee elected unanimously on a motion from the Chair
29. FAI ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
A written report from Alain Poulet (FRA) on the work of the FAI Environmental Commission during 1998 was included with the CIA Plenary Agenda, Appendix 15.
Marcus Haggeney (GER) was nominated to represent CIA on the FAI Environmental Commission for 1999.
Report approved and nominee elected unanimously on a motion from the Chair
30. FAI SIMULATED FLYING GROUP
Masashi Kakuda (JPN) presented a verbal report on the work of the FAI Simulated Flying Group.
Max Bishop (FAI) reported that a draft set of FAI Rules for Simulated Flying had been circulated for comment.
Masashi Kakuda (JPN) was nominated to represent CIA on the FAI Simulated Flying Group.
Report approved and nominee elected unanimously on a motion from the Chair
31. EUROPE AIRSPORTS - Appendix 9
Derry Moore (GBR) present a written and verbal report on the work of Europe Airsports.
Freddy Meuleman (BEL) was nominated to represent CIA on Europe Airsports.
Report approved and nominee elected unanimously on a motion from the Chair
32. THE GREAT BALLOON RACE
The President reported on progress in the plans for The Great Balloon Race, and proposed that the Plenary delegate responsibility to the Bureau to continue negotiations with the assistance of experts Alan Nobel (GBR), Don Cameron (GBR) and Jacques Soukup (GBR).
Approved unanimously
33. ELECTION OF SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
There being no other nominations from the floor the following were elected as Chairpersons of the CIA Subcommittees by acclamation:
| SUBCOMMITTEE | CHAIRPERSON |
| Jury Board | Hans Akerstedt (SWE) |
| Observer | Ron Wiseman (USA) |
| PR and Development | Darryl Stuart (AUS) |
| Records Review | Karl Stefan (USA) |
| Rules | Les Purfield (GBR) |
| Safety | Bengt Stener (SWE) |
| Event Planning Advisory Service | Alex Nagorski (CAN) |
| World Air Games CIA Working Group | Neil Robertson (GBR) |
34. 1998 INTERNATIONAL BALLOONING YOUTH CAMP
Astrid Gerhardt (GER), on behalf of Thomas Hora (GER) gave a presentation on the 1998 International Ballooning Youth Camp, in which she thanked the CIA for its financial contribution.
The President gave thanks and support to all involved in the organisation of Youth Camps
Canada, seconded by Belgium, proposed that the CIA should provide some financial support for future youth camps at the discretion of the Bureau
Approved unanimously
35. CIA ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT Appendix 11
The Secretary presented the CIA Administration Account for the Year to 31st December 1998, and the current year to date.
On a motion from the Chair the Accounts were approved unanimously
36. CIA BUDGET FOR 1997
The Secretary present the CIA Expenses Budget for 1998
On a motion from the Chair the Budget was approved unanimously
37. SANCTIONED EVENTS - DETAILS FOR APPROVAL
| Event name | 14TH WORLD HOT AIR BALLOON CHAMPIONSHIPS – 1999 |
| Place and dates | Bad Waltersdorf, Austria, 28th August to 5th September 1999 |
| Type of event | Category 1 |
| Event Director | Hans Huber (GER) |
| Deputy Director | Les Purfield (GBR) |
| Safety Officer | Bengt Stener (SWE) |
| Jury President | Masashi Kakuda (JPN) |
| Jury Member | Arnost Honig (CZE) |
| Jury Member | Garry Britton (USA) |
| Sanction Fee | CHF 2500 Paid |
| Rules | Approved by RSC |
| Entry Fee | US $500 |
| Event name | 12TH EUROPEAN HOT AIR BALLOON CHAMPIONSHIP - 2000 |
| Place and dates | Luxembourg, 3rd to 12th August 2000 (preferred) |
| Type of event | Category 1 |
| Event Director | Dominik Haggeney (GER) |
| Deputy Director | To be announced in 2000 |
| Safety Officer | To be announced in 2000 |
| Jury President | To be announced in 2000 |
| Jury Member | To be announced in 2000 |
| Jury Member | To be announced in 2000 |
| Sanction Fee | CHF 1000 paid |
| Rules | To be submitted in 2000 |
| Entry Fee | LUF 6000 |
| Event name | 7TH WORLD HOT AIR AIRSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP - 2000 |
| Place and dates | Schielleiten, Austria, 1st to 10th September 2000 |
| Type of event | Category 1 |
| Event Director | Neil Robertson (GBR) |
| Deputy Director | To be announced in 2000 |
| Safety Officer | To be announced in 2000 |
| Jury President | To be announced in 2000 |
| Jury Member | To be announced in 2000 |
| Jury Member | To be announced in 2000 |
| Sanction Fee | CHF 1000 To be paid in 2000 |
| Rules | To be submitted in 2000 |
| Entry fee | ATS 6000 |
ABSOLUTE MAJORITY
The Delegate for Greece being absent the votes present became 27, and the absolute majority 14 for subsequent votes.
43rd COUPE AERONAUTIQUE GORDON BENNETT – 1999
The three bidders for the event: Austria, France and USA, each made presentations to
the Plenary.
In the first round of voting Austria was eliminated.
In the second round of voting the Delegates chose the bid from USA by an absolute majority.
| Event name | 43rd COUPE AERONAUTIQUE GORDON BENNETT – 1999 |
| Place and dates | Albuquerque, USA, Sep 30 – Oct 9 1999 |
| Type of event | Category One |
| Event Director | Steven Shope (USA) |
| Deputy Director | Marcus Haggeney (GER) |
| Safety Officer | Rod May (USA) |
| Jury President | Les Purfield (GBR) Reserve Juror Jean-Claude Weber (LUX) |
| Jury Member | Alex Nagorski (CAN) |
| Jury Member | Sid Cutter (USA) |
| Sanction Fee | US $1500 |
| Rules | Approved by RSC |
| Entry fee | None |
2nd WORLD AIR GAMES 2001
Anulfo Gonzales (ESP) present the revised Entry Fee package alternatives available to competitors in the 2nd World Air Games in Spain in 2001.
Package A Entry Fee ?2085 for a team of a maximum of 3 people, plus
?600 for each additional team member
This includes 9 nights accommodation in a 4 star hotel with continental breakfast and
one full meal per day, propane, maps, Opening and Closing Ceremonies, social events and
competition organisation.
Package B Entry fee of ?600 for a team to include propane, maps, Opening and Closing Ceremonies, social events and competition organisation.
These entry fees are the MAXIMUM that will not be exceeded. The Organisers hope to be able to offer reductions as a result of negotiations with hotels, etc.
| Event name | MOBILUX TROPHY ’99 AND WORLD HONDA GRAND PRIX – 1999 |
| Place and dates | Bourscheid, Luxembourg, 4 – 8 Aug 1999 |
| Type of event | Category 1 |
| Event Director | Les Purfield (GBR) |
| Deputy Director | Masashi Kakuda (JPN) |
| Safety Officer | Paul Royere (LUX) |
| Jury President | Jacques Soukup (GBR) Reserve Jury Member Dominik Haggeney (GER) |
| Jury Member | Arno Sieger (GER) |
| Jury Member | Jakob Burkard (SUI) |
| Sanction Fee | CHF 1000 |
| Rules | To be approved by Bureau before 15th May 1999 |
| Entry fee | None |
| Event name | 7TH COUPE D’EUROPE AND 10TH LADIES WORLD CUP – 1999 |
| Place and dates | Mainfonds, France, Jul 29 – Aug 1, 1999 |
| Type of event | Category 1 |
| Event Director | Alison Odell (GBR) |
| Deputy Director | Jacques Bernardin (FRA) |
| Safety Officer | Michel Achard (FRA) |
| Jury President | Tom Donnelly (GBR) |
| Jury Member | Sandor Hidas (HUN) |
| Jury Member | Alain Poulet (FRA |
| Sanction Fee | FF 2500 |
| Rules | Approved by RSC |
| Entry fee | FF 1500 |
ABSOLUTE MAJORITY
The Delegate for Greece returned, so the votes present became 28, and the absolute majority 15 for subsequent votes.
| Event name | SENDAI HOT AIR BALLOON INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP – 1999 |
| Place and dates | Sendai, Japan, 19 – 25 Oct 1999 |
| Type of event | Category 1 |
| Event Director | Masashi Kakuda (JPN) |
| Deputy Director | Debbie Spaeth (USA) |
| Safety Officer | Maco Oiwa (JPN) |
| Jury President | Tom Sheppard (USA) Reserve Juror Victor Thorne (GBR) |
| Jury Member | Jon Grubbstrom (SWE) |
| Jury Member | Mary Anne Stevens (CAN) |
| Sanction Fee | US $400 |
| Rules | Approved by RSC subject to one change |
| Entry fee | Yen 20,000 |
| Event name | 7TH AKWAWIT BALLOON CUP - 1999 |
| Place and dates | Leszno, Poland, 15 - 19 September 1999 |
| Type of event | Premier Sporting |
| Event Director | Hidrum Prosch (AUT) |
| Deputy Director | Don Cameron (GBR) |
| Safety Officer | Jean Sax (BEL) |
| Jury President | Brita Petersen (GER) Reserve Jurors Sandor Hidas (HUN) |
| Jury Member | Risto Jalava (FIN) Wolfgang Gruber (AUT) |
| Jury Member | Patrick Kearley (GBR) |
| Sanction Fee | US $400 |
| Rules | Approved by RSC |
| Entry Fee | US $200 |
| Event name | THE CUP OF PROMINENT RUSSIAN AERONAUTS – 1999 |
| Place and dates | Velikie Luki, Russia, 5 – 12 June 1999 |
| Type of event | Premier Sporting |
| Event Director | Mathijs De Bruijn (NED) |
| Deputy Director | Arnost Honig (CZE) |
| Safety Officer | Volker Loschhorn (GER) |
| Jury President | Hans Akerstedt (SWE) Reserve Jurors Gerrit Heirman (BEL) |
| Jury Member | Brita Petersen (GER) Cees van Helden (NED) |
| Jury Member | Risto Jalava (FIN) Torben Hansen (DEN) |
| Sanction Fee | CHF 500 |
| Rules | Approved by RSC |
| Entry fee | US $200 |
| Event name | 5th YEARS BALONMANIE PRAHA – 1999 |
| Place and dates | Prague, Czech Republic, 16 – 19 June 1999 |
| Type of event | Premier Fiesta |
| Event Director | Jan Smreka (CZE) |
| Safety Officer | TBA |
| Sanction Fee | CHF 500 |
| Entry fee | DM 100 |
| Event name | 4th PETROGAZ OLYMPUS TROPHY - 1999 |
| Place and dates | Pieria, Greece, 18 – 22 Sep 1999 |
| Type of event | Premier Fiesta |
| Event Director | Miltos Kotsayerides (GRE) |
| Deputy Director | Antonis Ziakas (GRE) |
| Safety Officer | TBA |
| Sanction Fee | CHF 1000 |
| Entry fee | TBA |
EUROPEAN HOT AIR AIRSHIP CHAMPIONSHIPS – 1999
Italy applied for permission to make a late bid to host the 1999 European Hot Air Airship Championships in October, provided the full Sanction Application was presented to the Bureau by 1st April 1999.
| 1ST ROYAL CUP OF MOROCCO | Bid postponed to 2000 |
| 1ST COUPE DES NATIONS | Bid postponed to 2000 |
38. OPTIONAL CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN WORLD AIR GAMES YEARS
There was some discussion on the limitations of having optional Continental Championships in World Air Games Years. It was pointed out that the Sporting Code, General Section 3.5.7, requests Commissions to ‘ensure that events do not, as far as possible, overlap each other’. It was therefore thought that a Continental Championship taking place on the same continent in the same year as the WAG would constitute an ‘overlap’ in the terms of GS 3.5.7.
Mathijs de Bruijn (NED) proposed, seconded by Denmark, that Continental Championships should be optional in ANY continent in World Air Games years.
39. 15th WORLD HOT AIR BALLOON CHAMPIONSHIPS - 2002
France were thanked for changing the date of their bid twice to accommodate the World Air Games in 2001
| Place and dates | Chatellerault, France, last week of August 2002 |
| Type of event | Category 1 |
| Event Director | Jacques Bernardin (FRA) |
| Deputy Director | To be advised in 2002 |
| Safety Officer | Alain Poulet (FRA) |
| Jury President | To be advised in 2002 |
| Jury Member | To be advised in 2002 |
| Jury Member | To be advised in 2002 |
| Sanction Fee | CHF 5000 |
| Rules | To be presented in 2002 |
| Entry Fee | FF 3000 for 3 person to include full board accommodation, propane, maps, social events |
| Competitors | 100 plus current Champion |
ABSOLUTE MAJORITY
The Delegates for Denmark and Poland left, so the votes present became 26, and the absolute majority 14 for subsequent votes.
40. AWARD OF MONTGOLFIER DIPLOMAS
41. AWARD OF SANTOS DUMONT GOLD AIRSHIP MEDAL
No nominations
42. NOMINATIONS FOR FAI AIR SPORTS MEDAL
The following nominations were approved by the CIA for the award of FAI Air Sports Medals:
The President presented the medals to the Delegates of Sweden and Canada on behalf of the recipients.
43. HALL OF FAME
The following were nominated as the members of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee:
44. ELECTION OF CIA OFFICERS
1. President
Jean-Claude Weber was elected President by acclamation.
Before the election of Vice Presidents the outgoing 2nd Vice President, Mathijs de Bruijn (NED), congratulated
Jean-Claude Weber on his re-election as President, and resigned from his position as 2nd Vice President.
2. 1st Vice President
There were 2 candidates for the post - Hans Akerstedt (SWE) and Marcus Haggeney (GER).
Marcus Haggeney (GER) was elected 1st Vice President
3. 2nd and 3rd Vice Presidents
There were 7 candidates for the 2 posts – Hans Akerstedt (SWE), Jacob Burkard (SUI), Don Cameron (GBR), Koos Grobbelaar (RSA), Garry Lockyer (CAN), Mark Sullivan (USA), and Thierry Villey (FRA).
Hans Akerstedt was elected 2nd Vice President
Jakob Burkard was elected 3rd Vice President
4. Secretary
Mr. Neil Robertson (GBR) was elected Secretary by acclamation.
45. ELECTION OF SUBCOMMITTEE AND WORKING GROUP MEMBERS
Note: The Presidents of the Subcommittees are listed here for information only - they were elected under 17.
| RECORDS REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE (6) | RULES SUBCOMMITTEE (6) |
| Karl Stefan (USA) Chairman | Les Purfield (GBR) Chairman |
| Hans Akerstedt (SWE) | Mark Sullivan (USA) AA/AM |
| Don Cameron (GBR) | Uwe Schnider (GER) AX |
| Bruce Comstock (USA) | Neil Robertson (GBR) BX |
| Sabu Ichiyoshi (JPN) | Don Cameron (GBR) S, B-L & SC |
| Norman Pritchard (GBR) | |
| AA/AM WORKING GROUP (6) | |
| OBSERVER SUBCOMMITTEE (5) | Mark Sullivan (USA) Chairman |
| Ron Wiseman (USA) Chairman | Don Cameron (GBR) |
| Martine Besnainou (FRA) | Philippe de Cock (BEL) |
| Rutger Coucke (NED) | Marcus Haggeney (GER) |
| Anita Noguera (ESP) | David Levin (USA) |
| Sheona Webster (AUS) | Josef Starkbaum (AUT) |
| PR & DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (4) | AX WORKING GROUP (6) |
| Darryl Stuart (AUS) Chairman | Uwe Schneider (GER) Chairman |
| Koos Grobbelaar (RSA) | Jacques Bernardin (FRA) |
| Marcus Haggeney (GER) | Mathijs de Bruijn (NED) |
| Kirk Thomas (GBR) | Joe Heartsill (USA) |
| Masashi Kakuda (JPN) | |
| Les Purfield (GBR) | |
| LOGO AND PRODUCTS WG (3) | BX WORKING GROUP (4) |
| Koos Grobbelaar (RSA) Chairman | Neil Robertson (GBR) Chairman |
| Martine Besnainou (FRA) | Tom Donnelly (GBR) |
| Rutger Coucke (NED) | Guy Moyano (LUX) |
| Rick Wallace (USA) |
| LTA EDUCATION WORKING GROUP (5) | STATUTES, BY-LAWS & SC WG (5) |
| Marcus Haggeney (GER) Chairman | Don Cameron (GBR) Chairman |
| Martine Besnainou (FRA) | Hans Akerstedt (SWE) |
| Thomas Hora (GER) | Jacob Burkard (SUI) |
| Alex Nagorski (CAN) | Frederick Moizard (FRA) |
| Tina Reeves (USA) | Jean-Claude Weber (LUX) |
| MEDIA WORKING GROUP (4) | SCORING WORKING GROUP (5) |
| Kirk Thomas (GBR) Chairman | Mathijs de Bruijn (NED) Chairman |
| Rob Bayly (GBR) | Masashi Kakuda (JPN) |
| Jean Boileau (CAN) | Olivier Roux Devillas (FRA) |
| Ruth Wilson (AUS) | Bengt Stener (SWE) |
| Darryl Stuart (AUS) | |
| EVENT PLANNING ADVISORY SERVICE (5) | |
| Alex Nagorski (CAN) Chairman | SAFETY SUBCOMMITTEE (6) |
| Les Purfield (GBR) | Bengt Stener (SWE) |
| Stella Roux Devillas | Don Cameron (GBR) |
| To be advised | Koos Grobbelaar (RSA) |
| To be advised | Garry Lockyer (CAN) |
| Maco Oiwa (JPN) | |
| EVENT DEV AND ASSISTANCE WG (5) | Thierry Villey (FRA) |
| Stella Roux Devillas (FRA) Chairperson | |
| Martine Besnainou (FRA) | JURY BOARD (5) |
| Rutger Coucke (NED) | Hans Akerstedt (SWE) Chairman |
| Koos Grobbelaar (RSA) | Masashi Kakuda (JPN) |
| To be advised | Alex Nagorski (CAN) |
| Les Purfield (GBR) | |
| EVENT STANDARD AND EVAL WG (5) | Jean-Claude Weber (LUX) |
| Les Purfield (GBR) Chairman | |
| Garry Lockyer (CAN) | |
| Freddy Meuleman (BEL) | |
| To be advised | |
| To be advised | |
| WORLD AIR GAMES CIA WG (5) | |
| Neil Robertson (GBR) Chairman | |
| Anulfo Gonzales (ESP) | |
| Les Purfield (GBR) | |
| Kirk Thomas (GBR) | |
| To be advised |
All of the above were elected unanimously
46. CASI REPRESENTATIVE
Don Cameron (GBR) was appointed as CIA Representative on CASI.
47. DATE AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
A bid to host the 2000 CIA Annual Conference was received from Greece.
Delegates voted by the necessary 2/3 majority to move to Greece for the 2000 Annual Conference
48. FUTURE MEETINGS
Switzerland indicated they would be bidding for the 2001 Annual Conference.
Note: The deadline for further declarations of intent to bid is 1st November 2000.
49. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
The meeting closed at 17.30 on Saturday, 6th March 1999.
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