http://www.fai.org/hang_gliding/node/1115

The Altitude Verification procedures developed for, and used successfully in the HG Worlds, Laragne, will also be included in the Lrs of upcoming Cat 1 competitions and test events. This means that organisers are now able to set competition altitude limits, should they wish to, knowing that there is a workable method of verification.

The Bureau has decided to mandate that all pilots of all disciplines (except for HG Class 2) fly with safety helmets complying with EN966 in all Category 1 and Test Events from 1st January 2010.

The discussion is linked to the emergence of live pilot tracking systems, such as DSX Safly, Spot and Leonardo. Competition organisers are keen to use these devices to add media and spectator interest to their events. Agust pointed out that there are several other advantages to their adoption, not only for safety and check in, but also for altitude verification and early scoring of tasks. CIVL is talking to other FAI commissions who are also keen to use these devices.

The minutes here.