How to qualify for Category 1 Hang Gliding events

(photo : Malbos/CIVL)

It is the pilot’s responsibility to make sure he/she has qualified

To avoid unnecessary travel, expenses and disappointment in the event a pilot entry is rejected due to not meeting the qualification criteria, we suggest that all pilots and all NAC or National Association/Federation check the qualification criteria well before the competition.

Competition organisers should have a signed declaration on the entry form that the pilot meets the qualification criteria.

Exemptions

Women flying hang gliding championships must download and complete the form available at the 'Documents' page and return it to the CIVL Coordination Officer at least one month before the Championship.

All other exemptions applications must be made in writing by the pilots NAC, with supporting evidence of the pilot’s international competition history. This should be received by the CIVL Coordination Officer at least one month before the Championship.

Contact the CIVL Coordination Officer

The qualification criteria can be found in the Section 7A of FAI Sporting Code (2.11)
In contradiction to what Section 7 says, there is not always an available qualification list on the CIVL website. The Ranking system Working Group is studying the matter.

Pilot qualification must be finalised prior to the deadline for registration for the competition.

A pilot has to have either competed in a Category 1 event in the four years before the qualifying date, or placed in the top 2/3 of pilots in a Category 2 event during the 3 years prior to the Championships.

Exceptions will not normally be granted in Class 1 (except for Women’s Worlds). Exceptions in other classes will not normally be granted unless there is clear evidence of a lack of opportunity to qualify.