“2007 FLY RC Magazine Concours de Elegance” Achievement Award

When: 2007 AMA Pattern NATS in Muncie, Indiana, July 17 – 21.

Purpose: To recognize, reward and inspire state of the art precision aerobatic design, model construction, finish including interior, exterior and graphics and control system innovation and execution by awarding a “Champion” and a “Runner-up”.

Overview: Each 2007 AMA Pattern NATS pilot will nominate two models which they feel meet or exceed the above mentioned criteria using a paper ballot included with their competition packet. The models may be viewed on July 17th and July 18th during the Official Pilot's meeting, open practice or actual competition. The ballots will be turned in by 4:00PM on July 19th and the awards will be given during the July 19th evening banquet.

Basic Guidelines: * The builder of the model rule will NOT be in effect
* There is NO cost to enter
* Only “declared” models, either pilot’s “A” or “B” are eligible
* Only registered pilots may vote/nominate
* Pilots will nominate two (2) models

Prizes: The prizes will consist of “Champion” and “Runner-up”. Each winner will receive a gift certificate donated by a Central Hobbies of $100 for the Champion and $50 for the Runner-up. Additionally, FLY RC Magazine may chose to feature the model in an upcoming issue of the magazine as they did for the 2006 winners. (See FLY RC MAgazine February 2007 "Departure" column.)

Sponsorship: The event will be managed by the National Society of Radio Controlled Aerobatics (NSRCA), a respected organization, whose members are recognized as being leaders in the development of precision aerobatic designs, model engine optimization, construction methodology, construction material innovation, control system set-up, flight trimming, precision aerobatic coaching and precision aerobatic competition.

Event Underwriter: “Fly R/C Magazine 2007 Concours de Elegance”

Prizes: Central Hobbies, $100 “Champion”, $50 “Runner-up”

Contact: Rusty Dose (800) 876-7741 or [email protected]


Rusty Dose
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