Selection of Athletes for World Air Games 2009

Each FAI Air Sport Commission (ASC) has determined how athletes should be selected, so as to gather together the very best competitors from as many FAI countries as possible. Selection methods used by ASCs include International Ranking Lists, results of previous championships, and special selection events.

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Recent World Record Claims and Competition Update

Recent FAI world record claims received by the FAI Secretariat and Category 1 Events update.

WORLD RECORD CLAIMS received recently by FAI include: Class G (Parachuting) record Claim number : 15003 Sub-class :G-2 (Group jumps) Category: Feminine, Performance / Team records Freeflying, largest head-down formation Course/location : Eloy, AZ (USA) Performance : 20 parachutists Pilot : … International crew (International)

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FAI General Conference registration deadline approaches

The FAI General Conference in St Vincent, Italy, will start in two weeks. If you have not already done so, please register without delay to guarantee your place. Registration can be completed online at www.enjoyevents.it/fai2008.

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FAI signs up to WADA's ADAMS

FAI recently signed up as a fully integrated user of the World Anti-Doping Agency's Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS). This system is coming of age with added functionality and easy-to-use features which will enable FAI competitors to minimise the impact on them of complying with the World Anti-Doping Code.

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World Air Games 2009 : Hang Gliding & Paragliding Test Events Completed

The World Air Games Test Events for Hang Gliding and Paragliding were successfully held on 18 and 19 August at Avigliana (ITA). Athletes invited to this two-day test event competed in four spectacular disciplines : Hang Gliding Speed Run, Hang Gliding Aerobatics, Paragliding Accuracy and Paragliding Aerobatics (Solo and Syncro).

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New President heads World Air Games 2009

FAI leaders travelled to Turin last week to meet the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and review progress in planning for the World Air Games. FAI President Pierre PORTMANN had the opportunity to meet Mr. Guiseppe VIRIGLIO, recently elected as the new LOC President.

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World Air Games 2009 : Ballooning Test Event Completed

The 21st Italian Hot Air Balloons Championship and World Air Games Test Event was held from 8 to 13 July at Mondovi. The new Italian Champion is Paolo Bonanno. Four successful competition days provided valuable experience of the flight conditions around Mondovi.

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Get a TUE!

Don't fail an anti-doping test just because of paperwork! As an FAI competitor, you may be tested for doping purposes during an FAI event. If you regularly take medication prescribed by your doctor and this medication is on the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) Prohibited List, you need to get a form called a TUE (therapeutic use exemption) filled out by your doctor. International level athletes must send the form to the FAI Secretariat, National level athletes send it to their National Air Sport Control.

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Recent World Record Claims and Competition Update 06/08

Recent FAI world record claims received by the FAI Secretariat and Category 1 Events update.

WORLD RECORD CLAIMS received recently by FAI include: Astronautics, Hang Gliding and Parachuting. Claim number : 15070 Category: General Absolute records Type of record : Assembled mass of spaceships linked in flight Course/location : Kennedy Space Center, FL (USA) Performance : 397 870 kg Pilot : STS and ISS crews members (International) Crew : to be advised Spacecraft : to be advised Date :14.06.2008

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Anti-Doping information on the FAI website

Anyone competing in an FAI event may be chosen for an anti-doping test. The FAI website has been updated with a guide to anti-doping, the WADA Code and, in particular, TUEs.  

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