Aero Linx: FAI Hang Gliding and Paragliding Commission (CIVL) The mission of the FAI Hang Gliding and Paragliding Commission (CIVL) is to administer hang gliding and paragliding on behalf of the FAI (World Air Sports Federation), which includes conducting international competitions, sanctioning World Records, and promoting the development of these sports. It also establishes and maintains the specific rules and procedures, as defined in the FAI Sporting Code Section 7, for all hang gliding and paragliding activities, including various disciplines like cross-country, aerobatics, and accuracy.