5.6 START AND FINISH GATES 5.6.1 Start and finish lines are gates of maximum 1 km in width and of unlimited height. For championships any dimension or orientation shall be detailed in the local regulations or given at briefing. 5.6.2 Slalom start and finish gates shall be between 6m and 12m in width and a maximum of 2m in height. Details shall be included in the Local Regulations.
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{color:#ff0000}5.6.1 {color}{color:#ff0000}Take-off point. The precise point at which all parts of an aircraft or its crew cease to be in contact with or connected to the ground or water.{color}
{color:#ff0000}5.6.2{color} Start -and finish lines- lines are gates of maximum 1 km in width and of unlimited height, {color:#ff0000}the base being specified on the surface of the earth and being approximately at right angles to the first leg of the course{color}. For championships any dimension or orientation shall be detailed in the local regulations or given at briefing.
{color:#ff0000}5.6.3 {color}{color:#ff0000}A start line is crossed when the first part of the aircraft cuts the line. Time measurement is from the precise time of crossing, distance measurement is from the centre point of the start line.{color}
{color:#ff0000}5.6.4{color} -Start and f- Finish lines are gates of maximum 1 km in width and of unlimited height, {color:#ff0000}the base being specified on the surface of the earth and being approximately at right angles to the last leg of the course{color}. For championships any dimension or orientation shall be detailed in the local regulations or given at briefing.
{color:#ff0000}5.6.5 A finish line is crossed when the first part of the aircraft cuts the line unassisted by any force external to the aircraft. Time measurement is from the precise time of crossing, distance measurement is from the centre point of the finish line.{color}
{color:#ff0000}5.6.6 Landing Point. The precise point at which any part of an aircraft or its crew{color}{color:#ff0000} first touches the ground or water.{color}
{color:#ff0000}5.6.7{color} {color:#000000}Slalom start and finish gates shall be between 6m and 12m in width and a maximum of 2m in height. Details shall be included in the Local Regulations.{color}
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h3. Reason
The sporting code for Microlights & Paramotors is a combination of the General Section and Section 10. When it came to precisely defining things like what exactly a Take off point is, something especially important for records, there was nothing in S10 because it was already clearly defined in Annex 1 to the General Section.
In 2015 this annex was deleted on the basis that it would be better for these things to be in the relevant section of the sporting code.
This is a proposal to insert them in S10.
This is a proposal to return them to the sporting code for Microlights & Paramotors by inserting them in S10. (Indeed this whole proposal could be considered an editorial issue).
For reference, below is the full text of the relevant definitions from the last edition of the GS to contain them.
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A8.4 Start line. A gateway of a designated width and height, the base being specified on the surface of the earth and being approximately at right angles to the first leg of the course.
A8.4.1 Crossing a Start Line. A start line is crossed when the nose of the aircraft cuts the line. Time measurement is from the precise time of crossing, distance measurement is from the centre point of the start line.
A8.6 Take-off point. The precise point at which all parts of an aircraft or its crew cease to be in contact with or connected to the ground or water.
A12.4 Finish line. A gateway of a designated width and height, the base being specified on the surface of the earth and being approximately at right angles to the last leg of the course.
A.12.4.1 Crossing a Finish Line. A finish line is crossed when the nose of the aircraft cuts the line unassisted by any force external to the aircraft. Time measurement is from the precise time of crossing, distance measurement is from the centre point of the finish line.
A12.5 Landing Point. The precise point at which any part of an aircraft, its crew, or a parachutist's body or appendage EITHER ; a) first touches the ground or water; OR, b) comes to rest after landing. Individual sports and activities should choose the alternative relevant to them.
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