IOMICA Forum

As far as I can see, it is clear that the DX6 and especially the DX7 systems have two receivers, as stated on their Web site: "The AR7000 dual receiver [is] comprised of a compact main receiver that is linked to an even smaller satellite receiver [...]". And, it is clear that the class rules state "...

Further, there has been no [...] discussion anywhere about "un-enforeable rules such as specific grades of aluminum" for masts. Hmmm... A quick search through the 'Class Rules' area of the forum, in the thread 'Proposed Class Rule Changes' turns up this post by Roy himself, for instance: RoyL Vice-...

Shame on you Roy for this personal muck-slinging. It says much more about you than about me.

From the IOMICA Website:

"The most likely date is the 18th October, but we’re waiting for confirmation on date and venue from YCPR."

It would be helpful if the AGM could take place one evening during the weekend, rather than during the week. This might help non-competitors to attend.

Seems a clear case for an official request for an interpretation, and if that goes against the Spektrum system, a (nearly simultaneous) request for a class rule change would probably find unanimous assent.

andy111 wrote:We have finalized the version of HMS 2007

Hi Andy

IOMICA HMS 2007 eh... Great! Is it available for download from anywhere?

Spreader material is not defined and so cannot be made of anything! [...] I think there are several items that fall into this hole, including other mast fittings that are not covered under the topics for standing rigging, running rigging or booms. Hi John This is a problem with the class rules that...

Hi Barry A boom vang or kicking strap is defined to be an item of rigging by the class rules: F.6 RUNNING RIGGING F.6.2 CONSTRUCTION (a) MANDATORY (2) Mainsail boom kicking strap Then, in the ERS (equipment rules of sailing), we see that rigging is something that works in tension only (not compressi...

I'm not sure I agree Hi Greg Your reluctance to agree does you credit. My response while Chairman would have been similar. However, I now think that the Chairman's point of view must be discounted, because he or she would necessarily be unconvinced... (smile)! Comments from Owners would be welcome.

Many full-size classes have a regulation which reserves a (pre-qualified) place for their current class association Chairman. I used to think that was a bad idea -- if the Chairman was worth his or her salt, s/he should qualify just like anyone else. I've now changed my mind. From a slightly more ob...

Until we can either find a system that offers a clear benefit to sail makers, or one that requires little cost or effort on their part, I doubt much progress will ensue Hi Andy I think there is clear potential benefit to owners. I would pay a (modest) premium, certainly, to receive an already-signe...

ISAF has finally launched IHC. A quick glance through its requirements makes it clear that it is unlikely to suit any of the Radio Sailing Classes. In the past in the UK, the RYA has simply refused to engage with the IOMICA interest and position on the topic. Perhaps there is now an opportunity thro...

The scientific numbers would say that a double tapered fin would have less drag, but actual race results do not seem to make one faster than the other In theory, the tapered fin should show slightly less drag because it sheds a slightly smaller vortex at the tip. Perhaps the bulb makes a sufficient...

I think it is fair to say that the previous IOMICA Exec was strongly in favour of trying 6 up and 6 down, and gave the USA NCA (and any other NCA which seemed similarly interested in positively developing the IOM class) every encouragement to try it out. All the reports I have heard are that it is a...

I still don't see how starting from a seeding race with the configuratio 15-15-15-15-16 the races will proceed Hi Anders I think Soeren has explained one possibility. Here is another, where there is no need to change the number of boats promoted (but the number demoted *will* change in the followin...

... scheduling for race 1 is not as simple as it seems Hi Anders The Race 1 schedule is independent of the number of boats promoted and demoted, so that isn't an issue. All that is required is that (almost) the same number of boats sail in each heat of Race 1... So the current HMS suggests the foll...

If a boat is promoted from a lower heat and does not finish its next heat, it should be awarded the position from the lower heat finish Hi Nigel Very interesting idea. For the fleets I sail in, once it becomes clear who is in the first four, we usually completely change the way we sail to make sure...

There is some concern that lead is soon to be banned in the EU under RoHS and WEEE directives. I've had a look at these, and summarise the main points here. My (unofficial!) guess is that the IOM, and radio sailing, is unaffected with regard to lead in bulbs. What *is* affected is the radio gear. ht...

Hi Nelson

This might be useful:

http://www.onemetre.net/OtherTopics/Sailbox/SailBox.htm

Good luck!

I wonder why Roy no longer wants to engage in a discussion he was very insistent should be started? But there is one more thing Roy might not appreciate. I accused you of using the intellectual property of the IOM class without asking for persmission first. I stand by that accusation Hmmm. Does it h...

I do not believe it is in power of the Exec to grant permission to any person or entity to use the IOM rules and symbols Roy: Permission is already granted within the IOM Class Rules to anyone who wishes to build any IOM parts to do so. The IOM Class Rules themselves make it explicitly clear that t...

Lester, it is not in the interest of the IOM Class or anyone here to have long public discussions of the law of intellecutal property. Roy, that's curious, because it was you who said that this discussion should be thrown open to the public IOM Forum. This discussion can easily come to an early and...

I’m wondering if there is scope to do a similar exercise but end up with a IOM. Hi Mike If you circulate on the open circuit, you will eventually come across the IOMs of Michael Scharmer (GER). Capable of winning an international event, yet completely home designed and built -- wooden booms, wood...

simply WRONG Hi Roy You make a bold claim. What, exactly, is WRONG about the list I provided? Copyright -- belongs to ISAF Trademarks -- none registered Patents -- none Designs -- permission is freely given without any licensing requirements to anyone who wants to use the IOM Class Rules to build a...

Just to clarify a few points. IOMICA, in fact, does own and control the text of its rules Just to clarify some of Roy's, ah, "clarifications". If you were to actually read the IOM Class Rules, there are some interesting points you might note. One is the fact that their copyright is held by the ISAF...

I haven't been able to find any class rules Hi Ole-Peder A first draft of the Phigit Class Rules is now available for download from the Phigit Web site (link given earlier in this thread). As Greg and Andy have noted, and as I hope both my original post and Roy's reply have indicated, there is an i...

It is currently unclear if this new class is a private commercial venture Hi Roy I realise you would never want the facts to get in the way of a good discussion. In this case, however, it is perfectly clear that there is no question that the Phigit class is a "private commercial venture", and it is...

Hi IOM'ers You may have noticed some recent articles in Marine Modelling International dealing with Charles Detriche's "Estrellita" and the birth of a new radio sailing class called "Phigit" based upon the Estrellita concept. The (temporary) Web site for the Phigit class is here: http://www.onemetre...

I want to bring my lead bulb down to its final weight. I plan to drill a 3/8th inch hole Hi John If you are planning on a perfectly legal keel, you must be serious about a race-ready IOM. Drilling a hole is not recommended in this case, although it is common practice and is an easy approach. It wou...

I've designed and produced various gauges for IOM settings, printed as sticky-backed laminated label tapes and now available for purchase from SAILSetc. The "Hull pack" (GBP 2 SRP) contains a mast rake gauge (reading in degrees) and sheeting gauges for main and jib, also reading in degrees. The "Rig...