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The British Aerobatic Association with Flying Aces and Silverstone
are proud to have been chosen as the organisers of the
World Aerobatics Championships 2009. Being held at Silverstone
in August 2009, the competition brings to the UK the best
Unlimited pilots from around the world, the most physically
and mentally demanding level in the sport of Aerobatics.
August 28, 2009
WAC 2009 memorabilia available on Airsports.tv shop
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August 24, 2009
British Touring Car drivers & WAC organisers / pilots swap experiences for the day - VIDEO
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August 24, 2009
WORLD AEROBATIC CHAMPIONSHIPS - EVENT STATEMENT
Following this weekend’s tragic accident during the World Aerobatic Championships at Silverstone, the decision has been made to continue the event after consultation with competitors and officials.
Competition flying is now planned for 24th, 25th, 28th and 29th August.
Event Organiser, Jeff Zaltman, Managing Director of Flying Aces stated, “Our thoughts are with the family, friends and team mates of Vicki Cruse.”
The incident is still under investigation by the Air Accident Investigation Branch..
August 23, 2009
Competitive flying resumes
Competitive flying will start at 1300 hours on Monday 24th August.
August 22, 2009
Statement regarding incident at the World Aerobatic Championships on August 22nd, 2009
American aviator Vicki Cruse has been named as the pilot killed at the World Aerobatic Championships being held at Silverstone Saturday 22nd August.
Cruse was the sole occupant of the aircraft and the incident did not involve any other persons.
The incident is under investigation and more details will be released as soon as available.
July 2009
Yamaha become Official Bike Partner
Flying Aces is pleased to announce Yamaha has become the Official Bike Partner to the World Aerobatic Championships. Yamaha will provide bikes to the organisers for movement and access around Silverstone during the event. For more information on Yamaha please visit their website:
www.yamaha-motor.co.uk
July 2009
Brentwood Communications become Official Radio Partner
Flying Aces have signed up Brentwood Communications to become the Official Radio Partner for the World Aerobatic Championships. Brentwood Communications will provide all the handheld radios for use by Operations staff during the event. For more information please visit:
www.bc-ltd.co.uk
June 2009
Revue Thommen become Official Timing Partner
Flying Aces are pleased to announce Revue Thommen have signed up to become the Official Timing Partner for the World Aerobatic Championships. For more info go to:
www.since1853.co.uk/wac2009
September 2008
UK Unlimited Competition Completed at Silverstone !
The British Aerobatic Association successfully completed the UK Unlimited National Aerobatic Championships at Silverstone on 15th and 16th September 2008. The winner in both the Classic and Freestyle Championships was Tom Cassells flying a CAP-232. Full results and a competition report are available at the BAeA Silverstone Results. The event proved that Silverstone is readily adaptable from its normal motor racing role to that of contest aerobatic airfield.
August 2008
Silverstone revs up for World Championships
Silverstone will see Britain's finest aerobatic pilots contest the 2008 British National Championship as motor sport moves into a third dimension in the skies over the circuit. The event will run between 15th and 17th September 2008 as a test event in preparation for the 2009 World Aerobatic Championships. Rivalry between the competing pilots will be more intense than ever, as they will be doing battle not only to win the title of British Champion, but also to impress the judges responsible for selecting the team of up to six pilots who will fly for Britain at Silverstone next year. Spectators are welcome, so put the dates in your diary and come to watch these aerial gladiators do battle.
June 2008
Mazda adds Zoom Zoom to WAC09
We are proud to announce that Mazda is a major technical sponsor for the World Aerobatics Championships 2009.
November 2007
Silverstone to host the next World Aerobatic Championship
Silverstone Circuit will host the next official FAI World Aerobatic Championship in 2009.
This is the first time since 1986 that this most prestigious competition in the world of air sports has been held in the United Kingdom. Flying Aces, the air sports rights management company, in partnership with the British Aerobatic Association, was awarded the rights to the event by the FAI, the world's official air sports federation, by voting ballot on Sunday, beating bids from the United States and Germany. The World Championship, which is held every two years, will take place in August 2009. The event will be televised internationally. The World Aerobatic Championship includes two independent championships: a Classic Championship and a Freestyle Championship.
The best pilots from around the world will be competing over British soil for the top title in air sports. Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Limited, said: Silverstone began its life as an airfield and we are proud to be building upon the venue's heritage by developing another dimension to our portfolio of top international motorsport competition. The World Aerobatic Championships is another example of an elite event that demonstrates Silverstone's leadership in the world of sport and entertainment.
Sponsorship and hospitality packages for this unique event will become available soon. Please contact the organiser, Flying Aces, for more details.
WAC 2009 memorabilia available on Airsports.tv shop
Click here to shop now
August 24, 2009
British Touring Car drivers & WAC organisers / pilots swap experiences for the day - VIDEO
Click here to watch video
August 24, 2009
WORLD AEROBATIC CHAMPIONSHIPS - EVENT STATEMENT
Following this weekend’s tragic accident during the World Aerobatic Championships at Silverstone, the decision has been made to continue the event after consultation with competitors and officials.
Competition flying is now planned for 24th, 25th, 28th and 29th August.
Event Organiser, Jeff Zaltman, Managing Director of Flying Aces stated, “Our thoughts are with the family, friends and team mates of Vicki Cruse.”
The incident is still under investigation by the Air Accident Investigation Branch..
August 23, 2009
Competitive flying resumes
Competitive flying will start at 1300 hours on Monday 24th August.
August 22, 2009
Statement regarding incident at the World Aerobatic Championships on August 22nd, 2009
American aviator Vicki Cruse has been named as the pilot killed at the World Aerobatic Championships being held at Silverstone Saturday 22nd August.
Cruse was the sole occupant of the aircraft and the incident did not involve any other persons.
The incident is under investigation and more details will be released as soon as available.
July 2009
Yamaha become Official Bike Partner
Flying Aces is pleased to announce Yamaha has become the Official Bike Partner to the World Aerobatic Championships. Yamaha will provide bikes to the organisers for movement and access around Silverstone during the event. For more information on Yamaha please visit their website:
www.yamaha-motor.co.uk
July 2009
Brentwood Communications become Official Radio Partner
Flying Aces have signed up Brentwood Communications to become the Official Radio Partner for the World Aerobatic Championships. Brentwood Communications will provide all the handheld radios for use by Operations staff during the event. For more information please visit:
www.bc-ltd.co.uk
June 2009
Revue Thommen become Official Timing Partner
Flying Aces are pleased to announce Revue Thommen have signed up to become the Official Timing Partner for the World Aerobatic Championships. For more info go to:
www.since1853.co.uk/wac2009
September 2008
UK Unlimited Competition Completed at Silverstone !
The British Aerobatic Association successfully completed the UK Unlimited National Aerobatic Championships at Silverstone on 15th and 16th September 2008. The winner in both the Classic and Freestyle Championships was Tom Cassells flying a CAP-232. Full results and a competition report are available at the BAeA Silverstone Results. The event proved that Silverstone is readily adaptable from its normal motor racing role to that of contest aerobatic airfield.
August 2008
Silverstone revs up for World Championships
Silverstone will see Britain's finest aerobatic pilots contest the 2008 British National Championship as motor sport moves into a third dimension in the skies over the circuit. The event will run between 15th and 17th September 2008 as a test event in preparation for the 2009 World Aerobatic Championships. Rivalry between the competing pilots will be more intense than ever, as they will be doing battle not only to win the title of British Champion, but also to impress the judges responsible for selecting the team of up to six pilots who will fly for Britain at Silverstone next year. Spectators are welcome, so put the dates in your diary and come to watch these aerial gladiators do battle.
June 2008
Mazda adds Zoom Zoom to WAC09
We are proud to announce that Mazda is a major technical sponsor for the World Aerobatics Championships 2009.
November 2007
Silverstone to host the next World Aerobatic Championship
Silverstone Circuit will host the next official FAI World Aerobatic Championship in 2009.
This is the first time since 1986 that this most prestigious competition in the world of air sports has been held in the United Kingdom. Flying Aces, the air sports rights management company, in partnership with the British Aerobatic Association, was awarded the rights to the event by the FAI, the world's official air sports federation, by voting ballot on Sunday, beating bids from the United States and Germany. The World Championship, which is held every two years, will take place in August 2009. The event will be televised internationally. The World Aerobatic Championship includes two independent championships: a Classic Championship and a Freestyle Championship.
The best pilots from around the world will be competing over British soil for the top title in air sports. Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Limited, said: Silverstone began its life as an airfield and we are proud to be building upon the venue's heritage by developing another dimension to our portfolio of top international motorsport competition. The World Aerobatic Championships is another example of an elite event that demonstrates Silverstone's leadership in the world of sport and entertainment.
Sponsorship and hospitality packages for this unique event will become available soon. Please contact the organiser, Flying Aces, for more details.
Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air AmbulanceThe WAC 2009 Organisation is pleased to have selected the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance as the principal recipient of charity funds which may be raised at the Championships. Air Ambulances throughout the country are funded solely by charitable donations, not by central government funding. Thus they have much in common with the sport of aerobatics.
The Air Ambulance service plays a vital part in the safety network which underpins all our lives, and is an incontrovertibly public-spirited aspect of General Aviation.