The rapid growth of extreme air sports has created a complex legal landscape where aviation law and sports regulation intersect. This study analyzes the legal protection mechanisms available to athlete-pilots who engage in activities such as aerobatic flying, wingsuit flying, air racing, and paragliding. Using a normative-empirical legal research approach, this research examines international and national regulatory frameworks, identifies gaps in legal protection, and proposes an integrated legal framework. The findings reveal significant regulatory gaps, jurisdictional ambiguities between aviation authorities and sports bodies, inadequate liability mechanisms, and inconsistent safety standards across jurisdictions. The study recommends developing a harmonized aviation-sports regulatory framework, establishing clear jurisdictional boundaries, strengthening insurance requirements, and creating specialized certification systems for athlete-pilots. These recommendations aim to provide comprehensive legal protection while accommodating the unique characteristics of extreme air sports.
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