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FAI Annual Report 2016 FAI Annual Report 2015 FAI – Fédération Aéronautique Internationale FAI – The World Air Sports Federation Table of Contents FAI ANNUAL REPORT – 2015 1 Contents President’s Foreword 3 President’s Foreword 6 FAI World Air Games Dubai 2015 11 Air Sports 12 Championships & Events 14 Events & Athletes Statistics 16 Achievements 17 International Records 19 Awards Ceremony 21 FAI Young Artists Contest 23 Expertise 2015 was a milestone year for our Federation. The FAI Aside from the competitions, I was especially delighted by About FAI World Air Games Dubai 2015, organised by our friends the universal dimension of the event. These Games were for 26 General Information from the Emirates Aerosports Federation in December, everyone, uniting cultures, nationalities and backgrounds. 27 General Conference was a resounding success. They will mark the history of They built bridges between the athletes of the different FAI and will stay in our memories as a true celebration sports, and created a real sense of air sports community 29 Members The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, of air sports. which can only develop a positive dynamic for the future. 30 Sponsorship & Partnership FAI – The World Air Sports Federation, was founded in 1905. It is a non-governmental and non-profit These were the record Games: 951 athletes competed All in all, I am proud of what we achieved with the Games. making international organisation recognised by in 40 medal events of 11 air sports at no less than six Since the competition was awarded to the Emirates 32 Annexes the IOC with the basic aim of furthering aeronautical different venues in the sunny and friendly city of Dubai. Aerosports Federation in 2014, the whole FAI community 32 FAI World Air Games Dubai 2015 Results and astronautical activities worldwide, ratifying From the small model aircraft to the imposing airships, the got into action to collaborate closely with the Organising 37 List of 2015 Competition Results international records and coordinating the organisation range of competitions was such that the spectators could Committee. I want to salute the work accomplished by the 47 List of 2015 International Records of international competitions. After over a century discover and enjoy the full extent of air sports – without Host, the Officials, the Commissions, the Members, the of steady growth, FAI is now an organisation of mentioning the impressive air shows and demonstration Head Office and all the volunteers who spent a tremendous 53 List of 2015 Awards more than 100 member countries, forming a strong flights which also entertained the crowds. amount of energy and time to make the competition 55 List of Members network linking all those who participate in air happen. The challenges were great, as was the complexity I cannot recount here all the fond memories that I have of 58 FAI Structure sports worldwide. in terms of logistics, but together we pulled it off. Thank the event, for they are too many. However I will mention you for your hard work. two that particularly stand out for me: the impressive 60 Credits opening ceremony in the presence of all the athletes and I am also grateful to our hosts for their hospitality and officials. And as a balloon pilot, I will always remember generosity. The Organising Committee, under the leadership the extraordinary vision of the hot air balloons flying over of FAI World Air Games President H.E. Saeed Mohammed the skyscrapers of the city. What a beautiful spectacle, Harib, Vice President H.E. Nasser Hmouda Al Neyady and and what a unique opportunity to share our passion with Director H.E. Yousif Hassan Al Hammadi, made sure that the whole population of Dubai! everything took place in the best possible conditions. I note that we have always kept in mind FAI’s mission to With the success of the Dubai event, we can now look promote air sports internationally. The efforts to reach out optimistically at the future of the FAI World Air Games, our to the world that we put in, together with the organiser, in flagship event. I already look forward to the next edition! terms of competition format and communication, paid back. The media and public response was beyond expectations and shows that we must continue in this direction to get the promotion and attention for our events that they deserve. 2 FAI ANNUAL REPORT – 2015 Table of Contents Table of Contents FAI ANNUAL REPORT – 2015 3 The 2015 competition scene, while occupied by the FAI aeronautics through his involvement and dedication to World Air Games at the end of the year, also featured 710 Ballooning. Alan Eustace received the Breitling Milestone Championships and regional competitions. Three events Trophy for his breath-taking parachuting record, and were selected and supported by our sponsor Breitling, fellow American Jarett Martin, the only wheelchair bound with whom we continued our collaboration: the 59th skydiver to have participated in an FAI World Championship, Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett in Pau, France; the received the Breitling Youngster Award. 28th FAI World Aerobatic Championships in Châteauroux, At the General Conference the “FAI 2020” concept was also France; and the 6th FAI World Sailplane Grand Prix presented. Its objective is to redesign the FAI brand, so Championship in Varese, Italy. I congratulate the organisers as to better fulfil FAI’s mission in favour of its Members on turning their competitions into great popular events, and Community around the world, now and in the coming on location and in the media. years. The concept, together with the action plan, will Our partnership with Red Bull Air Race, which includes shape the future of our Federation and sports. providing a Safety Delegate, the approval of the sporting The Conference voted the inclusion of two new Active rules and the production of medals for the winners by Members: the Fédération Algérienne des Sports Aériens FAI, carried on successfully. We are delighted to be linked and the Aeronautical Federation of Kosovo. To both to such a captivating event which offers flying aces the organisations I convey my warm welcome. I look forward chance to measure up to each other in thrilling competitions to working with them on the promotion and expansion of followed by millions of fans. air sports. Exceptional skills are not only in evidence at competitions, but Finally, I would like to thank all of you, Event Organisers, also during record flights. I find the incredible performances Commissions, Members, volunteers, officials, sponsor, such as that of the Solar Impulse team, but also the less partner and Head Office staff, for your work and dedication known achievements, inspiring and moving. Along with to the service of FAI and air sports. ratifying the 2015 records, we celebrated all year long the most striking and interesting performances drawn from our record archives. The 2015 FAI Awards Ceremony at the 109th FAI General Conference in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, saw the most active contributors to air sports celebrated. I was delighted to present our prestigious medals and diplomas to such esteemed members of our community. The FAI Gold Air Medal was awarded to Hans Akerstedt from Sweden, who Dr. John Grubbström was rewarded for his outstanding role in the progress of FAI President 4 FAI ANNUAL REPORT – 2015 Table of Contents Table of Contents FAI ANNUAL REPORT – 2015 5 FAI World Air Games Dubai 2015 For 12 days, Dubai was filled with thrilling competitions and incredible air shows, turning the motto of the Games – “The Sky is our Stadium” – into reality. 6 FAI ANNUAL REPORT – 2015 Table of Contents FAI World Air Games Dubai 2015 www.worldairgames.aero → FLICKR → YOUTUBE The FAI World Air Games Dubai 2015 was the biggest AIR SPORTS IN THE CITY multi-air sports competition ever organised. Another particular feature of these Games, beyond their From 1 to 12 December, 951 athletes from 52 countries exceptionally large scale, is that they brought air sports to competed for the much sought-after title of FAI World Air the people, as all the six venues were only a short distance Games Champion. Eleven sports were in the competition from Dubai and its over two million inhabitants. programme: Aerobatics, Aeromodelling, Aerostats, Amateur-Built Aircraft, General Aviation, Gliding, The main competition venue was Skydive Dubai Palm Microlights, Paramotors, Parachuting, Paragliding and Jumeirah. Its location on a strip of land reclaimed from the Rotorcraft. Never before were so many athletes from so sea at the edge of the city allowed the various activities of many air sports given a stage to display their talents. the Games to be visible to anyone living or working in the high-rise buildings of the area. Another field of play was the The Symposium on Medical Challenges in Extreme ice rink of the Dubai Mall, where the Indoor Aeromodelling Air Sports and in Aviation, a side-event at the Games, event took place. Its wide open space at the heart of what attracted world-leading health and aviation experts on is one of the world’s busiest shopping centres gave the 4 and 5 December. opportunity to the many passers-by to discover and enjoy the skilled manoeuvres of the model aircraft flying to the The Emirates Aerosports Federation, since being sound of music. awarded the Games in June 2014, put great effort into making this event an unforgettable success, in close A GLOBAL IMPACT AND A LASTING LEGACY collaboration with FAI and its community of volunteers. Sharing the host’s concern to make the Games a global event, the Federation participated in ensuring international CELEBRATION OF AIR SPORTS coverage, whether it be on TV, press or social media. The positive response to the communication efforts proved Great care was given to the format of the competitions.
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