The next assembly to review and debate CIVA’s plans and prospects will be another virtual affair using the online Zoom conference platform. This will follow the same format as our very successful 2020 plenary conference, and once again will comprise a Friday-based Free Discussion period for all delegates, followed by formal plenary sessions of about two hours each during the following Saturday and Sunday. Full details of this event are available here.
The EIAC organisers have today confirmed that this championship will go ahead based upon the current entry listing of 19 pilots from 5 countries, having sought and obtained agreement with the Bureau of CIVA that the Judging Panel can be reduced in size to the normal minimum allowed by Section 6 Part 1 Regulations of five working judges plus the Chief Judge (non-scoring). More information on this event can be found in our EIAC Championship page here. Note that the…
The CIVA Bureau regrets to announce that, despite a great deal of help through many weeks from organisers in a range of countries, our attempts to relocate the 2021 European Aerobatic Championship (EAC) have not been successful. Sadly time is now too short and later scheduled options unrealistic when considering long-established team plans and commitments. Under the circumstances therefore we have reluctantly concluded that the only viable option is to cancel EAC 2021 and bring this difficult process to a…
Following the recent survey and feedback from Delegates and the subsequent voting sessions to resolve an agreed new location and schedule for this championship, updated information for the event can now be reached from the CIVA AEROBATIC CHAMPIONSHIPS page on this website. A similar review for EAC 2021 is currently in progress with the Bureau of CIVA, and further information will be circulated as soon as possible.
Links to useful Covid information web pages A range of useful web links to published Covid information has been assembled by the FAI Medical Commission CIMP and is available via the link below. Disclaimer: This information is presented in this list in good faith, however neither CIVA, CIMP nor FAI make any representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, validity or completeness of any of the following information. Link to the Covid web info pdf
We regret to confirm that the situation regarding WAAC and EAC in the Czech Republic this year remains unresolved. Despite a long series of exchanges over many months between FAI, the CIVA Bureau and the President of the Czech Aero Club, the NAC has so far failed to sign the FAI Organiser Agreements and together we have not reached a final solution. In parallel with this complex situation the Bureau of CIVA has been vigorously pursuing alternative solutions, among them…
Following an online survey of all CIVA delegates and based on that response a formal vote, it has now been decided that – The IEAC start date will be deferred by two months from July 4th to September 4th The WGAC/WAGAC start date will remain at July 28th as previously scheduled The EIAC organisers will shortly complete their revised Bulletin for this event, and this will be published here in our championship calendar pages and of course on the FAI…
Links to potentially useful Covid related travel info resources This list of internet links is provided unchecked and without any implied warranty from FAI resources, to facilitate members’ international travel plans during 2021. Please contact the CIVA President to impart useful related information or updates. IATA https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php Australia https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-international-travellers#quarantine-for-incoming-travellers Brazil https://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/-/portaria-n-652-de-25-de-janeiro-de-2021-300740786 http://sofia.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/News.xml Canada https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/isolation Czech Republic https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/docDetail.aspx?docid=22239932&doctype=ART France https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actualites/L-actu-du-Ministere/Certificate-of-international-travel Germany https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/Risikogebiete_neu.html Italy http://www.viaggiaresicuri.it/country/MKD https://www.esteri.it/mae/resource/doc/2021/04/annex_to_self-declaration_form_justifying_travel_to_italy_27-4.pdf Japan https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html#section5 New Zealand https://covid19.govt.nz/travel-and-the-border/travel-to-new-zealand/managed-isolation-and-quarantine/#safely-welcoming-new-zealanders-home Slovenia https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/border-crossing/ Spain https://www.mscbs.gob.es/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov/spth.htm Switzerland https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/quarantaene-einreisende.html UK https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-declaration-form-for-international-travel#permitted-reasons-for-international-travel https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control USA…
Update – 16 May The bureau of CIVA has now agreed that, due to the increased complications resulting from the 2021 Covid pandemic, the International Jury at each of this year’s championships will now comprise solely the Jury President on-site. The other two jury members will not travel to the event, but must be available throughout by telephone for consultations – including uploaded video reviews etc. where necessary. This change has been approved for 2021 only, to enable organisers to…
Two important dates have recently been announced that you should diarise – Rules Proposals The deadline for submission of rule proposals is 23:59 CET on July 1st 2021. Proposals for Section 6 Part 1 (power) should be sent to Matthieu Roulet Proposals for Section 6 Part 2 (glider) should be sent to Manfred Echter ● All proposals will be assembled into one document, posted on the CIVA websites (FAI as well as CIVA-News) shortly thereafter, and circulated to…