1997 World Air Games
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1997 World Air Games was an international competition of air sports
, held between September 15 - September 21, 1997 in Turkey
, hosted by Turkish Aeronautical Association
(THK). It was the first of World Air Games
organized by Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
(World Air Sports Federation - FAI) once every four years. The games marked the first time more than 3000 participants from 60 countries took part in 16 different championship categories at 7 different locations at the same time.
Competitions were held in THK Selçuk (Ephesus) Training Center near Ephesus
. 10,408 jumps and 707 sorties have been made.
In the part held in THK İnönü Training Center in İnönü
, Eskişehir
, 319 flights were flown by gliders. The aircraft made 268 sorties of retrieval with a total flight time of 83 hours. In Antalya
- Karain airport 260 sorties have been made with gliders.
Held in Antalya
- Karain airport with 228 sorties.
Held in Aydın
, with 22 hours of flight with ultralights.
Held in Aydın
, with 53 hours of flight with powered hang gliders. In Denizli
- Pamukkale
, 699 flights were completed in hang gliding.
Held in Aydın
, with 28 hours of flight with powered paragliders. In Denizli
- Pamukkale
, 1,040 flights were completed in paragliding.
Held in Cappadocia
region with 868 hours balloon flight with 62 balloons and 7 hours flight time.
Air sports
The term Air sports covers a range of aerial activities such as:* Aerobatics* Ballooning* General aviation including Air racing* Gliding* Hang gliding* Human powered aircraft* Model aircraft* Parachuting* Paragliding...
, held between September 15 - September 21, 1997 in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, hosted by Turkish Aeronautical Association
Turkish Aeronautical Association
Turkish Aeronautical Association is a non-profit organization with an aim of increasing public awareness and participation in aviation related activities and the national body governing air sports in Turkey...
(THK). It was the first of World Air Games
World Air Games
World Air Games is an international air sports event organized by Fédération Aéronautique Internationale , inspired by the Olympic Games and held every four years.-Competitions:*Aerobatics*Aeromodeling...
organized by Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale is the world governing body for air sports and aeronautics and astronautics world records. Its head office is in Lausanne, Switzerland. This includes man-carrying aerospace vehicles from balloons to spacecraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles...
(World Air Sports Federation - FAI) once every four years. The games marked the first time more than 3000 participants from 60 countries took part in 16 different championship categories at 7 different locations at the same time.
Participation
Out of about 80 FAI members, 60 countries took part in the 1997 WAG, with 1714 athletes and 3183 participants. The list of participating countries is as follows:
Parachuting
- 1st World Parachuting Championships in Freestyle and Skysurfing
- 12th World Parachuting Championships in Formation Skydiving
- 9th World Cup of Parachuting Champions in Style and Accuracy
Competitions were held in THK Selçuk (Ephesus) Training Center near Ephesus
Ephesus
Ephesus was an ancient Greek city, and later a major Roman city, on the west coast of Asia Minor, near present-day Selçuk, Izmir Province, Turkey. It was one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League during the Classical Greek era...
. 10,408 jumps and 707 sorties have been made.
Air race and general aviation
- 10th World Air Rally Flying Championships10th FAI World Rally Flying Championship10th FAI World Rally Flying Championship took place between September 14 - September 21, 1997 in Antalya, Turkey, as a part of the 1st World Air Games.-Competitors:...
- 1st World Air Games Long Range Air Race
- 1,640 flight hours were flown with 42 aircraft and 513 sorties.
Gliding
- 1st World Gliding Championship in World Class
In the part held in THK İnönü Training Center in İnönü
Inönü
İnönü is a town and district of Eskişehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. According to 2009 census, population of the district is 7,228 of which 3,980 live in the town of İnönü. The district covers an area of , and the average elevation is ....
, Eskişehir
Eskisehir
Eskişehir is a city in northwestern Turkey and the capital of the Eskişehir Province. According to the 2009 census, the population of the city is 631,905. The city is located on the banks of the Porsuk River, 792 m above sea level, where it overlooks the fertile Phrygian Valley. In the nearby...
, 319 flights were flown by gliders. The aircraft made 268 sorties of retrieval with a total flight time of 83 hours. In Antalya
Antalya
Antalya is a city on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey. With a population 1,001,318 as of 2010. It is the eighth most populous city in Turkey and country's biggest international sea resort.- History :...
- Karain airport 260 sorties have been made with gliders.
Aerobatics
- 7th World Glider Aerobatic Championships
- Europeans Unlimited Aerobatics Championships
Held in Antalya
Antalya
Antalya is a city on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey. With a population 1,001,318 as of 2010. It is the eighth most populous city in Turkey and country's biggest international sea resort.- History :...
- Karain airport with 228 sorties.
Aeromodelling
- World Championship in Class F3B
- World Championship in Class F3C
- World Cup in Classes F1A, F1B, F1C for seniors
- European Aeromodelling Championships in Classes F1A, F1B, F1J for juniors
- European Aeromodelling Championships in Classes S1B, S3A, S5C, S6A, S7, S8E
Microlight
- 1st World Air Games Microlight Championships
Held in Aydın
Aydin
Aydın is a city in and the seat of Aydın Province in Turkey's Aegean Region. The city is located at the heart of the lower valley of Büyük Menderes River at a commanding position for the region extending from the uplands of the valley down to the seacoast...
, with 22 hours of flight with ultralights.
Hang gliding
- 1st World Air Games Hang gliding Championships
Held in Aydın
Aydin
Aydın is a city in and the seat of Aydın Province in Turkey's Aegean Region. The city is located at the heart of the lower valley of Büyük Menderes River at a commanding position for the region extending from the uplands of the valley down to the seacoast...
, with 53 hours of flight with powered hang gliders. In Denizli
Denizli
Denizli is a growing industrial city in the Southwestern part of Turkey and the eastern end of the alluvial valley formed by the river Büyük Menderes, where the plain reaches an elevation of about a hundred meters. Denizli is located in southwestern Turkey, in the country's Aegean Region.The city...
- Pamukkale
Pamukkale
Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, is a natural site in Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey. The city contains hot springs and travertines, terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water...
, 699 flights were completed in hang gliding.
Paragliding
- 1st World Air Games Paragliding Championships
Held in Aydın
Aydin
Aydın is a city in and the seat of Aydın Province in Turkey's Aegean Region. The city is located at the heart of the lower valley of Büyük Menderes River at a commanding position for the region extending from the uplands of the valley down to the seacoast...
, with 28 hours of flight with powered paragliders. In Denizli
Denizli
Denizli is a growing industrial city in the Southwestern part of Turkey and the eastern end of the alluvial valley formed by the river Büyük Menderes, where the plain reaches an elevation of about a hundred meters. Denizli is located in southwestern Turkey, in the country's Aegean Region.The city...
- Pamukkale
Pamukkale
Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, is a natural site in Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey. The city contains hot springs and travertines, terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water...
, 1,040 flights were completed in paragliding.
Ballooning
- 1st World Air Games Ballooning Championship
Held in Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is a historical region in Central Anatolia, largely in Nevşehir Province.In the time of Herodotus, the Cappadocians were reported as occupying the whole region from Mount Taurus to the vicinity of the Euxine...
region with 868 hours balloon flight with 62 balloons and 7 hours flight time.
Results
| Rank | Country | Gold medals | Silver medals | Bronze medals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Russia |
17 | 12 | 9 | 38 |
| 2 |  Early Modern France |
8 | 9 | 8 | 25 |
| 3 |  United States |
8 | 7 | 4 | 19 |
| 4 |  Germany |
8 | 6 | 3 | 17 |
| 5 |  Poland |
5 | 4 | 5 | 14 |
| 6 |  United Kingdom |
5 | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| 7 |  Slovakia |
4 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| 8 |  Turkey |
4 | 2 | 6 | |
| 9 |  Ukraine |
3 | 10 | 5 | 18 |
| 10 |  Switzerland |
3 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 |  Spain |
3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 12 |  Japan |
2 | 2 | 4 | |
| 13 |  Czech Republic |
1 | 5 | 3 | 9 |
| 14 |  Hungary |
1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 15 |  Sweden |
1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 16 |  Finland |
1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 17 |  Latvia |
1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 18 |  Slovenia |
3 | 2 | 5 | |
| 19 |  Mainland China |
1 | 3 | 4 | |
| 20 |  Austria |
1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 21 |  Italy |
1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 22 |  Brazil |
1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 23 |  Canada |
1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 24 |  Kazakhstan |
1 | 1 | ||
| 25 |  Lithuania |
4 | 4 | ||
| 26 |  Republic of Macedonia |
2 | 2 | ||
| 27 |  Israel |
2 | 2 | ||
| 28 |  South Korea |
1 | 1 | ||
| 29 |  Kingdom of Romania |
1 | 1 | ||
| 30 |  South Africa |
1 | 1 |