SECTION  6 CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE

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6.1  GENERAL

 

Aim.  The aim of this event is to encourage the highest standards of model building.  The event is open to any type of flying model aircraft and the marking is such that whilst originality will be rewarded, any well-built and well-finished model will be competitive.

 

Number of Models.  Competitors may enter more than one model, subject to the approval of the CD, but only the model achieving the highest score will count in the final ranking.

 

Scoring.  Points will be awarded as follows:

 

Design: 10 points

Workmanship:  30 points

Finish:  30 points

Original ideas and special features:  20 points

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Documentation.  To authenticate design and special feature claims, entrants may furnish proof of original work, e.g. scale drawings, improvements to commercial plans, alterations to kits etc.

 

Qualifying Flight.  Models are to make a qualifying flight at the Championships unless, accompanied by a proof of flight acceptable to the CD.  The entrant need not be the pilot or flyer, but must have constructed the model.  The minimum qualifying flight time is 30 seconds except for indoor scale entries when a 15 second qualifying time is required. 

 

Note:   Proof of flight from a previous BMFA, National or RAFMAA event will have to be presented to the CD.