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Annexes
FAI Structure
To fulfil its objectives andmeet the evolving needs of each
air sportandareaof activity, theFAI hasconstantlyadjusted
its organisational structure. Today, the FAI comprises the
following elements:
General Conference
The supreme policy-making body defines the aims of
FAI, determines its Statutes and By-Laws and elects the
President and theExecutiveBoard. TheGeneral Conference
convenes once a year. It consists of Delegates appointed
by Active and Associate Members in good standing,
designated representatives of International Affiliate
Members ingoodstanding, FAI electedOfficers, Presidents
of Honour, Honorary Patrons of FAI, Companions of Honour,
and Delegates appointed by Presidents of Commissions.
Executive Board
The FAI Executive Board is the principal executive body of
FAI, responsible for implementing thepoliciesanddecisions
made by the General Conference and exercising those
powers of the General Conference that are delegated to
it by that body. The Executive Board, chaired by the FAI
President, is jointly responsible to theGeneral Conference
for all decisionsmade and actions taken betweenGeneral
Conferences.
Air Sport Commissions (ASCs)
The Air Sport Commissions control the activities of the
different disciplines governed by the FAI: Aerobatics,
Aeromodelling, Amateur-Built and Experimental Aircraft,
AstronauticRecords, Ballooning, General Aviation, Gliding,
HangGliding andParagliding, Microlights andParamotors,
Parachuting and Rotorcraft.
Technical Commissions (TCs)
These Commissions control non-sporting activities such
as Aviation and Space Education, Aviation Medicine,
Environmental matters.
Members
The Member Nations of FAI are represented by their
“National Air Sport Controls” (NACs). At the General
Conference, voting powers are held by FAI ActiveMembers
and by the Air Sport Commissions. With more than 100
Members, the FAI brings together at international level
representatives of all air sport disciplines.
The FAI Members are categorised as follows:
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Active Members,
being those organisations which
represent all the disciplines practiced in their
respective country
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Associate Members,
which represent only one
discipline. There can be no more than two associate
members in a given country without their forming
a national organisation and becoming an Active
Member
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Temporary Members,
being those national
organisations which intend to become an Active or
Associate Member of the FAI but are not yet in a
position to fulfil all the rights and duties of those
members
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International Affiliate Members,
other
international organisations sharing common goals
with the FAI
Expert Groups (EGs)
The FAI Expert Groups are persons with expertise in
specific areas who are called upon when there is a need
for technical expertise. They are appointed by the FAI
Executive Board and are on stand-by with assignments
carried out “on demand“.
Expert SYSTEM
In2012 theFAI ExecutiveBoard started thedevelopment of
a new FAI Expert Systemwhich includes 8 Expert Groups
(Airspace, Navigation, Safety, Regulation, IT, Airsport
facilities, Technology, Marketing and Communication) and
3 Technical Commissions (CIEA, EnvC, CIMP).
Regional Vice-Presidents (RVPs)
The FAI Regional Vice Presidents are appointed by the FAI
Executive Board to increase the management resources
of the FAI and provide the Executive Board with a tool for
effective regional presence and amechanism to promote
air sports in a particular region.
In addition to themain objective, the goals of this structure
are as follows:
−− Establish and improve international and regional
representation
−− Improve the service to and communication with the
NACs in the region
−− Facilitate promotion and recruitment to the FAI, also
for countries not currently represented in the FAI
−− As requested, assist the Air Sport Commissions in
matters pertaining to the applicable region
Effective implementationof theFAI Regional VicePresident
(RVP) function will result in amuch-needed revitalisation
of the FAI management structure, especially in the area
of NAC communication and interaction, regional and
international representation and the promotion of FAI,
inside and outside of the FAI.
The Regional Management System started in 2012 with 2
regions, namely East and South Asia and South America.
It was expanded to Africa in 2013 and will include other
regions as needs arise.
Positive results were achieved in Asia, where Mr. Tengku
Abdillah, FAI Regional Vice-President for South&East Asia,
was particularly active in recruiting new FAI Members, as
well as in coordinating work and giving advice relating to
the Asian Beach Games.
Vice-Presidents
The FAI Vice Presidents consist of the Vice Presidents
representing Active Members and the Presidents of the
Air Sport Commissions.
Head Office
The FAI Head Office ismanaged by the Secretary General,
who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the
Federation.
President
Dr. John Grubbström
Executive Directors
Mr. Alvaro de Orleans Borbón
−− Deputy to the President
−− Assistance with Strategy paper and ASC Autonomy
−− IPETA Director
Mr. Robert Clipsham
−− Executive Director Finance
−− FAI representative as FAME Director
Mr. Frederik (Frits) Brink
−− Membership issues
−− Coordination with international sports organisations
−− Fundraising
−− CIEA and EnvC
−− Coordination with the Statutes Working Group
−− Regional Vice Presidents for Africa & Middle East
Mr. Robert Henderson
−− FAI Sports Strategy
−− FAI representative as FAME Chairman
−− Sponsorship
−− Anti-Doping
Mr. Otto Lagarhus
−− FAI Regional Management System
−− Regulation and Safety Expert Groups
−− Coordination with international aviation organisations
−− Strategy Paper and ASC Autonomy
−− IPETA Director
Mr. Beat Neuenschwander
−− Development of the FAI Expert System
−− Airspace and Navigation Expert Groups
−− Strategic support to Head Office issues
Secretary General
Mr. Jean-Marc Badan (non-voting member) – until his
resignation effective on 30 November 2013.
