Why should professional writers get all the freebies, I know golf and tool companies do this and it works well for them.
They probably get the freebies because they know how to write and they've proven their integrity over time.
But you can get what you want, just go to the newsgroup rec.models.rc.air. Ask any question about anything, and every genius in the world will reply. Also, every idiot, and you will have zero way to tell the difference.
This is why magazines like R/C Report stay in business despite all the information on the Internet. Most folks appreciate professional writers and editors.
The problem with amateurs (and I'm one of them, and I've written reviews) is by definition, they don't have much experience. They can make little mistakes, and conclude that the "plane sucks". Or maybe they don't balance or trim the plane well, and conclude it doesn't fly well.