FAI/CIVL press release, Paris, 07th July 1998

Comments from CIVL Bureau on Rob Whittall's Formula 1 proposal

As the International governing body FAI/CIVL are keen to support and explore this proposal and consider it as part of CIVL's strategic long term (2-5 years) planning.

The idea of a standard type hang glider was first suggested in 1993 at a CIVL meeting and there was no support. However we now have one of the World's best and most respected pilots proposing a similar idea. This combined with proposals for developing media interest should be brought together and used to develop a suitable competition format.

Currently CIVL do not regulate Category 2 (B class) competitions, however are always keen to support ideas that encourage safe flying and development of 'grass roots' pilots. To this end CIVL recognise that they may have future involvement with this type of event.

This is not just about safe wings, safe tasks and TV promotion, we need to combine all of these to produce a format that satisfies pilots, NAC's manufacturers, sponsors and appeals to the media.

CIVL Bureau

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