I would propose that the following statement in the constitution is reviewed:

Currently 5.5 reads €œGoverning Body meetings shall rule on all FRA matters including guidelines and regulations for the safe and enjoyable involvement in robot build, operation and events. These meetings shall set the policy for activities of the Association and its representatives.€

This statement gives the Governing Body carte blanche to do as it feels best without consulting the wider membership. The FRA appears to no longer have the infrastructure to take technical decisions on all issues and hides behind the all too typical British justification of safety. I would like to see any changes to build rules fully considered and justified and presented to the membership along with the Governing Bodies recommendation for voting on before implementation.

Two issues that come to mind are the proposed 40MHz rule change and the ban on LiPo€™s on weights above feathers. I can see no justification in banning 40MHz and the current ban on LiPo€™s. Both technologies are fully legal and common place in the UK RC model market.

Secondly, the build rules should be reviewed by the Governing Body to ensure they are keeping pace with technology changes and are not unreasonably excluding materials or practices. The membership should also be invited to contribute to the review.