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AIR SPORT COMMISSIONS
The Air Sport Commissions control the activities of the
different disciplines governed by the FAI: Aerobatics,
Aeromodelling, Amateur-built and Experimental Aircraft,
Astronautic Records, Ballooning, General Aviation, Gliding,
Hang Gliding and Paragliding, Microlights and Paramotors,
Parachuting, Rotorcraft.
MEMBERS
TheMemberNationsof FAI are representedby their “National
Air Sport Control” (NAC). At the General Conference, voting
powers are held by FAI Active Members 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 per Statutes:
− − Active Members, being those organisations which
represent all the disciplines practiced in their
respective country.
− − 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.
− − 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 fulfill all the rights and duties of those
members.
− − International Affiliate Members, other international
organisations sharing common goals with the FAI.
EXPERT SYSTEM
In 2012 the FAI Executive Board started the development of
a new FAI Expert Systemwhich includes 8 Expert Groups:
Airspace, Education, Facilities, IT, Navigation, Regulation,
Safety, New Technology.
Expert Groups
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 and assignments
are only carried out “on demand“.
Technical Commissions
These Commissions control non-sporting activities such
as aviation medicine and environmental matters.
REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS
FAI Regional Vice Presidents are appointed by the FAI
Executive Board to increase the management resources
of the FAI in a particular region and provide the Executive
Board with a tool for effective regional presence and a
mechanism to promote air sports.
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.
Annexes
FAI Structure
To fulfil its objectives andmeet the evolving needs of each
air sport andarea of activity, theFAI has constantly adjusted
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 andAssociateMembers ingood standing, designated
representatives of International AffiliateMembers in good
standing, FAI elected Officers, Presidents of Honour,
Honorary Patrons of FAI, Companions of Honour, and
Commission Presidents.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
The FAI Executive Board is the principal executive body of
FAI, responsible for implementing the policies anddecisions
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 the General Conference
for all decisionsmade and actions taken between General
Conferences.
President
Dr. John Grubbström
Executive Directors
Alvaro de Orleans Borbón (Deputy to President)
Frederik (Frits) Brink (Finance Director)
Agust Gudmundsson
Robert Henderson
Niels-Christian Levin Hansen
Gillian Rayner
Secretary General
Susanne Schödel (non voting member)