FYI:

There were a total of 51 rule change proposals this AGM meeting last weekend 19th Jan 2008. The IJMC meet after going throught them all and condensed the proposals to match all the changes sent.

The 13 countries present at the meeting voted on these new changes and what Dave G has posted is a quick synopsis of the main points of the meeting.

The meeting ran from 10am to 7pm and everyone offered different views like the ones posted here.

The problem about changing rules just because it sounds good, is that it can effect other rules adversly and this was a major consideration of all posposals.

The IJMC web site will have the full and complete 2008 rule book posted as soon as all the changes have been made. www.ijmc.net

We all know that not everyone will be happy with changes to certain rules, but that is why 13 countries were there to have a say and to vote on the issues.

FWIW: I for one agree with Dave Shulman about the gyro thing. I made a porposal to only alow just rudder or nosewheel steering gyros, but it was defeated. That's life . . . pure and simple ! ! !
However, as this comp "does" allow gyros, then I am going to be fitting them to my model to have a better chance of a better place at the next masters. Like Dave Shulman said to me at the last masters, not fitting gyros during the comp is like bringing a knife to a gun fight. Simple as that.

Cheers

Davie