Air sports
Air sports
Air sports encompass a variety of activities involving the use of aircraft for recreational or competitive purposes. These sports can be performed with or without engines and include a wide range of disciplines.
Types of Air Sports[edit | edit source]
Aerobatics[edit | edit source]
Aerobatics involves the practice of flying maneuvers involving aircraft attitudes that are not used in normal flight. Aerobatics are performed in airplanes and gliders for training, recreation, entertainment, and sport.
Ballooning[edit | edit source]
Ballooning is the activity of flying hot air balloons. It is one of the oldest forms of air sports and involves navigating a balloon through the air using wind currents.
Paragliding[edit | edit source]
Paragliding is a recreational and competitive flying sport. A paraglider is a free-flying, foot-launched aircraft. The pilot sits in a harness suspended below a fabric wing.
Hang Gliding[edit | edit source]
Hang gliding is an air sport in which a pilot flies a light, non-motorized, foot-launched heavier-than-air aircraft called a hang glider.
Skydiving[edit | edit source]
Skydiving involves jumping from an aircraft and performing acrobatic maneuvers during freefall before deploying a parachute.
Gliding[edit | edit source]
Gliding is a recreational activity and competitive air sport in which pilots fly unpowered aircraft known as gliders or sailplanes using naturally occurring currents of rising air in the atmosphere to remain airborne.
Air Racing[edit | edit source]
Air racing is a sport involving airplanes racing around a course. The Reno Air Races are a well-known example of air racing events.
Safety in Air Sports[edit | edit source]
Safety is a critical aspect of all air sports. Participants must adhere to strict safety regulations and guidelines to minimize risks. Training and certification are often required to ensure that participants are competent and aware of the potential hazards.
Organizations[edit | edit source]
Several organizations govern and promote air sports worldwide. The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) is the world governing body for air sports and aeronautical world records.
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Gallery[edit | edit source]
A North American T-6 Texan at the Reno Air Races
Hang gliding in the Rhine Valley
Air sports[edit | edit source]
North American T-6 Texan race start at 2014 Reno Air Races
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