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by Andy Stevenson
04 Oct 2007, 01:48
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: Locating Dave Creed
Replies: 1
Views: 6562

Hi Frank,

Dave's contact number can be found here:
http://www.lintel-iom.com/html/info.html

Cheers
by Andy Stevenson
25 Sep 2007, 15:14
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Spektrum DX6 & 7
Replies: 107
Views: 118209

Hi Jeff So if anyone out there has the explanations would they mind posting them?. The procedure is outlined on the IOMICA Web site here: http://www.iomclass.org/technical/ Essentially a request for an interpretation is submitted by the IOMICA Technical Sub Committee to a joint IOMICA / RSD Technica...
by Andy Stevenson
25 Sep 2007, 01:52
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: Election of Chairman at 2007 Worlds
Replies: 3
Views: 7631

Hi Lester I agree that a change in the list of candidates for Exec positions is within the regulations post agenda, however I’m still of the opinion that a change to an agenda resolution isn’t. It’s therefore important to word the resolution to appoint the incoming Exec in such a way as to all...
by Andy Stevenson
25 Sep 2007, 01:33
Forum: WC Next formal meeting
Topic: WC Meeting 2007
Replies: 5
Views: 13113

Hi Richard the alteration of the Agenda for the AGM initially by the addition of the election for chairman was not properly handled, neither by way of complying with IOMICA's own regulations nor by way of alerting NCAs directly Fair comment, I can’t offer much in the way of argument against the fa...
by Andy Stevenson
19 Sep 2007, 10:07
Forum: WC Next formal meeting
Topic: WC Meeting 2007
Replies: 5
Views: 13113

Hi Ken
This should have been drawn to our attention.
It was, that's what the web page is for.

Cheers

Andy
by Andy Stevenson
05 Sep 2007, 23:08
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: Resolution 2.1 for 2007 AGM
Replies: 23
Views: 28592

If the proposals are withdrawn from the already set agenda and substituted with the emergency procedure would that then have them dealt with at virtually the same time anyway or would that be put over until the next Executive meeting? The Exec can put an emergency rule change in place pretty much a...
by Andy Stevenson
05 Sep 2007, 12:44
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: Resolution 2.1 for 2007 AGM
Replies: 23
Views: 28592

Hi Barry, it should have become executive procedure to never accept anything that isn't handled one item at a time. I can think of occasions when bundling several rule changes into one vote makes sense, the changes to comply with the new ERS springs immediately to mind. That said, in light of this c...
by Andy Stevenson
05 Sep 2007, 01:25
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: Resolution 2.1 for 2007 AGM
Replies: 23
Views: 28592

Hi Barry, So this is all out the window until the next time there is a WC meeting? Not at all, the Exec has the option of introducing an emergency rule change if it sees fit. There is an organization that is set up to fail its members Do you feel the organisation has failed because I’m advocating ...
by Andy Stevenson
04 Sep 2007, 23:58
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: Resolution 2.1 for 2007 AGM
Replies: 23
Views: 28592

What Barry describes as “nit picky procedural wranglingâ€
by Andy Stevenson
04 Sep 2007, 03:47
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Question about filler
Replies: 13
Views: 15770

Respectfully, Andy, I do not have to "clarify" my "position" for you. I’m not suggesting you have to Roy, just asking if you will please? You said a little while ago: From my understanding of the present state of the rules, fairing compounds (such as bondo) used for fairing or for minor repairs w...
by Andy Stevenson
04 Sep 2007, 02:08
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Question about filler
Replies: 13
Views: 15770

Hi Roy Also, I kinda don't think this subject is worth going into much further, unless you are aware of some guys who are actually planning on building hulls out of "bondo". Well, I know Søren would like to use it, and I know several folk that use it for fairing purposes, If you’re suggesting tha...
by Andy Stevenson
04 Sep 2007, 01:14
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: Resolution 2.1 for 2007 AGM
Replies: 23
Views: 28592

Hi Bruce, Well, this is tricky. You confirmed the proposal was correct before I presented the agenda for approval prior to publication. Once the agenda was presented to the Exec for approval you offered no objection. The deadline is now passed, if you are now not happy with resolution 2.1 I suggest ...
by Andy Stevenson
04 Sep 2007, 00:59
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Question about filler
Replies: 13
Views: 15770

Hi Roy, From my understanding of the present state of the rules, fairing compounds (such as bondo) used for fairing or for minor repairs would be legal. However, building an entire boat out of bondo (if such a thing could be done) would probably not be legal I was under the impression that a hull ma...
by Andy Stevenson
03 Sep 2007, 23:52
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Question about filler
Replies: 13
Views: 15770

I agree with Roy, in that it’s probably not the best way to reshape a hull. I don't think the interpretation clearly addresses the use of a big chunk of Bondo If that’s the case then it would follow that any use of Bondo (or any car body filler product) is similarly unclear. Roy, is it your opin...
by Andy Stevenson
03 Sep 2007, 20:40
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: Resolution 2.1 for 2007 AGM
Replies: 23
Views: 28592

These two proposals were not intended to be have been bundled together for a vote. I hope that the Secretary will correct this problem asap
Umm, not the case at all Roy, I clarified the ESC proposal with Bruce before publishing it, as you well know!

Cheers
by Andy Stevenson
01 Sep 2007, 23:55
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Question about filler
Replies: 13
Views: 15770

Hi Søren One could argue that filler falls in under one of the listed materials (f.ex. adhesive or paint) But am I right?? I suspect you are. I regularly use Plastic Padding and similar fillers as adhesives, and they sure are sticky! I think epoxy with a bulking agent will be ok too, assuming the b...
by Andy Stevenson
31 Aug 2007, 23:24
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Spektrum DX6 & 7
Replies: 107
Views: 118209

Hi John, But then some wordsmith may argue the word "item" is still singular and a DX7 has 'two' boxes. Indeed, we will need to get the wording correct. a technical interpretation that accepts that the DX6/7 are functionally one receiver for the purpose of the rule. The problem is that we have no gu...
by Andy Stevenson
31 Aug 2007, 12:32
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Spektrum DX6 & 7
Replies: 107
Views: 118209

Hi John The DX6 and DX7 both meet my tests for a ‘single receiver’ as intended in the rule. That’s a good point. They meet your tests, but not those of others. Perhaps an alternative solution would be to specifically define a receiver, in the context of RC, within the Class Rules. Something li...
by Andy Stevenson
26 Aug 2007, 09:05
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Spektrum DX6 & 7
Replies: 107
Views: 118209

Hi Barry,
What measurement form are you using?
I believe Henry is refereeing to the Boat Measurement Form used for initial certification. Question 17 is the one: “Does the remote control equipment conform to class rule D.2.4?â€
by Andy Stevenson
16 Aug 2007, 15:33
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Thank You Greg Willis
Replies: 33
Views: 37749

Hi Greg Thank you for your thoughts, I understand that you disagree with a lot of what I’ve said. We’ve disagreed on what the Exec should be doing & how to do it before. I’ve voiced my concerns within the Exec, especially regarding Sub Committees, this isn’t anything new. I’ve made public ...
by Andy Stevenson
14 Aug 2007, 04:37
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Spektrum DX6 & 7
Replies: 107
Views: 118209

Hi Roy Let me get this straight. If elected to the job of VC Technical Lester Gilbert will take the position that the "two box" Spektrum receiver is illegal for use in IOMs? It would appear you haven’t got this straight I’m afraid. What Lester actually wrote was: Me, I don't *know* whether the S...
by Andy Stevenson
14 Aug 2007, 01:14
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Spektrum DX6 & 7
Replies: 107
Views: 118209

Hi Roy
On the one hand you seem to accept the concept that the Executive and the Technical Committee should not take unilateral action.
Quite right, given that my understanding of “unilateral actionâ€
by Andy Stevenson
13 Aug 2007, 20:04
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Spektrum DX6 & 7
Replies: 107
Views: 118209

Hi Roy it is a National Class Association's request for a formal technical interpetation that triggers a review by the technical committee The Technical Sub Committee is responsible for the initial action in such a case certainly, but it’ not their only role. I believe it is the responsibility of ...
by Andy Stevenson
12 Aug 2007, 22:47
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Thank You Greg Willis
Replies: 33
Views: 37749

by Andy Stevenson
12 Aug 2007, 20:22
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Thank You Greg Willis
Replies: 33
Views: 37749

Hi Roy,
opposite of the positions taken by you
My intention isn’t to take a position on specific issues. I’m attempting to stimulate discussion on issues I feel are relevant.
by Andy Stevenson
12 Aug 2007, 14:29
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Thank You Greg Willis
Replies: 33
Views: 37749

Thank you Brad for some positive, constructive views. It could be said that not everyone agrees with your thoughts that the IOM class is broken Quite right, I am left with no doubt that not everyone agrees with me! I never expected they would. 3. Class Rule anomalies that remain unresolved Please ex...
by Andy Stevenson
12 Aug 2007, 08:52
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Thank You Greg Willis
Replies: 33
Views: 37749

Hi Jon, If it ain't broken, don't fix it. I wholeheartedly agree with this sentiment. My point though is that it is broken and the current Exec remains disinclined to fix it. I’ve laid out quite clearly why I think it’s broken and what I think needs to be done to fix it. I’d very much welcome ...
by Andy Stevenson
11 Aug 2007, 21:22
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Thank You Greg Willis
Replies: 33
Views: 37749

Andy was ready to turn on Greg I haven’t turned on anyone! I’m running for an Office that every registered owner has a right to. Please stop accusing me of such things, I find it offensive. not a single boat or piece of equipment has been ruled illegal or banned Strictly speaking they’re all ...
by Andy Stevenson
11 Aug 2007, 11:35
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Thank You Greg Willis
Replies: 33
Views: 37749

Andy you have been in the sport 2 minutes I first sailed an RC yacht, following my father’s hobby, when I was a young teenager. Well over twenty years ago. I’ve been the IOMICA Secretary during the last term (2 years, not two minutes) because nobody else volunteered. yet you believe you can sol...
by Andy Stevenson
10 Aug 2007, 18:05
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Thank You Greg Willis
Replies: 33
Views: 37749

Your statements are well recorded across many sites Please provide evidence, I suspect you may be confusing me with someone else. […]unless you have subsequenlty edited out your critisims? I have done no such thing, there’s no criticism of the AUS Worlds to be edited out! All that is asked is f...