8 years ago
For the second time in paragliding aerobatics history our beloved discipline will be part of the prestigious World Air Games - which is like the Olympic Games for aerosports. Most selected pilots are currently out there having their last intense training sessions at home or places like Iquique (Chile) or Ölüdeniz (Turkey) before the comp kicks in on the 1st of December at the Palm Dropzone in Dubai. Click to see the list of the participating pilots.
World Air Games Dubai 2015
Pilot selection for Aerobatic Paragliding:
1. Raul Rodriguez (SPA)
2. Horacio Llorens (SPA)
3. François Ragolski (FRA)
4. Eliot Nochez (FRA)
5. Tim Alongi (FRA)
6. David Geiser (SUI)
7. Sebastian Kahn (AUT)*
8. Felix Rodriguez (SPA)
9. Ondrej Prochazka (CZE)
10. Simon Winkler (GER)*
11. Nicola Donini (ITA)*
12. Veselin Ovcharov (BUL)
13. Pal Hammar Rognoy (SWE)*
14. David Thibodeau (CAN)*
15. Lars Gjelten (NOR)*
16. Nicole Schmidt (GER)*
17. Théo de Blic (FRA)
18. Christian Maurer (SUI)*
19. Max Marien (USA)*
20. Martin Schricke (FRA)**
21. Jérémy Péclard (SUI)
22. Lionel Hercod (SUI)**
23. Pierre Vanstabel (FRA)**
24. James Kahn (AUT)**
25. Thomas Laireiter (AUT)**
26. Michael Maurer (SUI)**
27. Adrian Hachen (SUI)**
Synchro teams:
1. Raul & Felix - SAT Brothers
2. Horacio & Théo - Twisted Boys
3. François & Martin - SkyHub Team
4. Eliot & Tim - VRL Team
5. David & Jérémy - CAT Acro Team
6. Ondrej & Veso - Fly the Earth
7. Lionel & Pierre - Gravity Team
8. James & Thomas - Lorit Acro Team
9. Michael & Adrian - Spälti Acro Team
Total 27 pilots & 12 nations
Solo only*
Synchro only**
Please note that there might be still some changes in the Pilot's list.