The Chairwoman’s Challenge
The aim of this challenge is to undertake a flight on a theme, which is set each year by the Chairwoman.
The Chairwoman’s Challenge trophy is awarded annually to the BWPA member and pilot who has used their aircraft in the most imaginative and interesting way, and who has exhibited the highest standards of navigation and airmanship. The theme for this year’s challenge is Colours of the Rainbow.
The competition is open to any member of the BWPA, including student pilots, and covers all types of flying. The experience level of the participant will be taken into consideration by the judges. Participants may enter as individuals or as a team.
The Challenge Logbook
Anyone taking part is required to provide evidence that their flight has taken place. Details of the flight should be presented in the form of a written Challenge Logbook, explaining the purpose and significance of the flight and including documentary evidence.
When acting as Pilot in Command this may include flight plans/route plans, weather details, aerial photographs of features and turning points, receipts for fuel/landing fees, and any other relevant documents. A copy of a signed pilot logbook entry will be required for flights undertaken as Pilot Under Training. If landing at an unattended landing site, such as a farm strip or field, then a photograph that includes the aircraft and any passengers and identifies the landing site will be required.
The judges will use your Challenge Logbook to note any difficulties encountered during the flight and will take into account examples of good airmanship.
The Rules
- The flight must be based on the set theme.
- The duration of the flight must be between 60 and 120 minutes.
- Flying time is defined as the time between take-off and touchdown.
- Time spent on the ground, for example taxiing, cannot be included as flight time.
- One interim landing is permitted during the flight.
- The participant may act as Pilot in Command or as Pilot Under Training.
- All pilots and passengers must be included on the entry/declaration form. Therefore you may wish to make this a team entry.
- Details of the flight should be presented in the form of a written Challenge Logbook (as outlined above).
- Completed entry forms and Challenge Logbooks must submitted by Tuesday 1 October 2024, or 21 days after the flight has taken place.
How to enter
Fill in an entry form and send together with your completed Challenge Logbook as a pdf file to the Chairwoman by Tuesday 1 October 2024, or 21 days after the flight has taken place.
See our Awards page for information on other awards on offer!
Previous themes and winners include:
2022 – ‘Noughts and Crosses’ – winner: Amal Lahrlid
2021 – ‘Castles in the Air’ – winner: Pernia Zeb
2020 – ‘Blue Sapphire’ – winner: Amy Chau
2015 – ‘Diamond’ – winner: Rosemary Clemo
2013 – Taking part in a precision flying event – winner: Allie Dunnington
2012 – Taking part in a precision flying event – winner: Annabel Cook
