국내 항공스포츠의 발전사 및 연구 동향 고찰

This study examined the introduction and development of domestic aviation sports historically and analyzed aviation sports-related research materials comprehensively, and tried to examine the task in the future. Joseon Aviation Association organized in 1945, is a former body of current Republic of Korea Aviation Association which contributed to the foundation of aviation sports. As it joined the International Aviation Confederation as a full member in 1957, and was promoted in status as council member in 1976, it has led the development of aviation sports. Its first private flight was carried out in 1981. Later in 1991, through the first leader training of Korea Gliding Association and seminars of ultra-light aircraft association . Most researches related to aviation sports mainly consist of engineering research on the aircraft itself or aviation technologies. There are rarely studies on the functions as leisure sports but in the future, studies on public recognition and problems for the development of aviation sports, and administrative improvements are required urgently.