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26 Feb 2014
The aim was to allow pilots access to the most current technology, best selection and value in helmets by including standards that are broadly equivalent. All pilots competing in 1st Category events must now wear a helmet certified to either EN966 (HPG), ASTM 2040 (Snow Sports) or SNELL rs98 (Snow...
From 1 May 2014 , all pilots in Cat. 1 events must wear at all times while flying a helmet certified to either EN966 (airsports), EN1077 A & B, ASTM2040 or SNELL rs98 (snow sports). That was decided to encourage a broader choice of models and sizes at lower costs, and make more available the...
From 1 May 2014 , all pilots in Cat. 1 events must wear at all times while flying a helmet certified to either EN966 (airsports), EN1077 A & B, ASTM2040 or SNELL rs98 (snow sports). That was decided to encourage a broader choice of models and sizes at lower costs, and make more available the...
List of Helmets Currently Used in Airsports Which Are Claimed to Be Certified to EN966 Last updated: 2 July 2013 * Not allowed in Category 1 Championships Manufacturer Model Full Face/ Open Face Certification Claimed Air Extreme (APCO) Cloudchaser FF EN966 FreeAir2 OF EN966 FreeAirCom2 OF EN966...
07 Nov 2010
There have been five Category 1 championships since the Plenary voted in February to ratify the Bureau decision to mandate the wearing of EN966-certified helmets. FAI officials have reported that a listing of such certified helmets is essential to the checking process. A list has been compiled, and...
