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If you are a Paramotor pilot from one of the 45 OCA Asian nations
then this is your opportunity to represent your nation in a prestigious international event with rather a high profile because of the relationship between the organizers and the Olympic movement.
A message was sent to all FAI member NACs on 26 May 2011 explaining what the event is all about and the procedure for entering a team.
You cannot enter yourself! It must be done by your National Olympic Committee (NOC) in association with your FAI member Aero Club (NAC).
If your nation is not in the [list of entries], your job right now is to make sure your NAC gets in touch with your NOC and asks them please to register with the Games organizers (HABGOC) that your country is interested in entering a team in the Powered Paraglider event.
Accreditations submitted before 11 Feb 2012 have a Chinese Visa built in. It is still possible to enter the games and get accreditation but all these people will have to also get a Chinese visa by the normal channels.
Next steps
- The [local regulations and task catalogue] are now published. Since we want all competing pilots to be adequately competent, these can be used by NACs as a training aid and most tasks have a note indicating what constitutes a 'good' performance.
- All competing pilots must have a FAI Sporting licence issued by their NAC, there must therefore be an on-going co-operation between NACs and NOCs in the selection of National Teams.
- All competing pilots must have adequate 3rd party insurance, (the required minimum is stated in the local regulations). Medical insurance is highly recommended.
- The Air Sports Federation of China will be offering to rent Paramotor power units, in this case pilots will only need to bring with them their canopy and safety equipment (helmet, reserve Etc). Otherwise teams will have to plan how they are going to get their equipment there. The Organizers will probably provide assistance with Customs Etc. Further details will be included in bulletins nearer the time.