In an earlier post on this topic there was copied an agenda of resolutions for the CIAM to consider. This included the sensible proposal by Thailand to have parity of weight limits between electric and glo. That is both to weigh 5500g max, but the glo to be measured with fuel, not without as currently done.

Michael Ramel, sub committee head asked for e-mail indications from countries as to which way they would vote at the upcoming sub-committee meeting on April 19th. This is to be held in the morning, followed by the whole CIAM meeting in the afternoon, which gives formal approval to the votes. Countries only had two weeks to answer. Out of 41 countries on the sub-committee, only Switzerland, Lichtenstein, and Thailand voted in favour of the proposal. The remainder voted in favour of keeping the existing rule. This included the votes from the USA delegate, Mr Koopmans.

Did you guys know this was happening? Also note that rules are normally frozen for two years, and so will not be up for change until April 2015. If you are not happy with this situation, then contact your AMA or other national body to lobby to change this vote before April 19th

Here is the quote from Ramel :-
Agenda Proposal 13.8 d) Thailand
Another proposal tackling the weight limit. However, this proposal shows much more thought behind it than the previous one by Switzerland.

The reasons phrased along with this proposal show some serious concerns:
It is true somehow that models driven by internal combustion engines are weight to a standard different from electricly powered ones.
It is correct that class F3C has changed to that unified weighing method cited.

My opinion: Once we even want to change the weight limit for F3A model aircraft, then by this methode, while I’m not sure wether the proposed limit of 5,500g is approriate and I recommend a further consideration.