Dubai: A new and exciting format of gliding competition will be incorporated for the very first time at the FAI World Air Games Dubai 2015.
Named the FAI Gliding Match Racing, six elite pilots will compete in two identical high-performance Discus 18 meter sailplanes. The competitors will race against each of the other pilots in a round-robin event for five days from December 4-9.
There will be three days of qualifying racing in which each of the six pilots will race against each other. A semi-final round and then a Medal round will determine the winners of the gold, silver and bronze medals.
Each race is a test of the pilot’s patience and tactical ability. These qualities, combined with piloting skills and the ability to choose the optimum route, will determine the pilot’s performance. The pilot who successfully implements his/her chosen strategy and uses the most appropriate tactics to achieve the fastest speed will be the winner.
The gliding event, which will be one of eleven competitive air sports to participate in the FAI World Air Games, will take place at the SkyDive Dubai Desert Campus, about 45 kilometres east of the city.
Meanwhile, the official website for the FAI World Air Games Dubai 2015 has already been launched and running.
Managed by the Emirates Aerosports Federation (EAF), the website offers quick and easy access to all the information needed about the Games that are scheduled to be held in Dubai from December 1-12.
Care has been taken to make the website design dynamic, colourful, user-friendly and relevant to our times. The website gives visitors a sound understanding of the FAI’s World Air Games that are normally held once in every four years. The website also gives an insight into how air sports can be thrilling and compelling at the same time.
Care has also been taken to give visitors all the latest news and happenings surrounding the event, while also covering subjects such as selected popular disciplines that will take place at the Sky Dive Dubai drop zone during the first half of December.
The website is being updated with news items, features, pictures and videos on a regular basis so that people from across the world have access to the latest news surrounding the event.
“The eyes of the world will be on Dubai during the build-up to the World Air Games. There is already a stir and buzz being created by the event around the world. And with the launch of this website this awareness will be even more, even due to the use of social media,” FAI President Dr John Grubbstrom said at the official function to launch the website. All official news of the WAG Dubai 2015 will be available at www.worldairgames.aero.
