SPORTING CODE
Section 6

CHAPTER 1.
GENERAL RULES FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF WORLD AND CONTINENTAL AEROBATIC CHAMPIONSHIPS AND INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC COMPETITIONS

1.1 AIMS OF AEROBATIC CHAMPIONSHIPS AND INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC COMPETITIONS


1.1.1 To establish the champions and the winners in the various programmes of both the men's and women's classes as appropriate.

1.1.2 To establish the overall champions and the overall winners in both the men's and women's divisions as appropriate.

1.1.3 To establish the champion teams and team winners in both the men's and women's divisions as appropriate.

1.1.4 To promote the sporting skill of aerobatic pilots of FAI member aero clubs and arrange competitive contests between aerobatic pilots of FAI member aero clubs, and to allow aerobatic pilots the maximum opportunity to demonstrate within the scope of the general rules their ability in competition with others.

1.1.5 To promote and popularise aerobatics and to develop and foster friendly relations between aerobatic pilots of different countries.

1.1.6 In pursuance of these aims and in case of dispute over the interpretation and application of these rules, and any other regulations for the conduct of aerobatic championships and competitions, a competitor shall be entitled to the benefit of reasonable doubt.