ORIGINAL: BobHH
So what are we to do? I look around at the pilots at the races and many, like myself are in the 40+ ages with very few younger guys entering into the hobby. Very sad to see.
Bob Harris
Bob,
I've felt the same way for years, once ARFs came on strong even many who were kit builders quickly faded opting for the easier method, While I still kit and scratch built my planes. This past year as I was getting back into the hobby after a 5-6 year break, with the exception of finishing a Midwest Extra 300 I actually bought a couple pre built planes, Not ARFs but ARFs to me. and last week I bought an ARF Bipe from a fellow club member that needed repairs. So I've been i the same boat opting for the quick fix not have time to build this year.
I do have some scratch projects to follow and will never completely give up building. There are fewer and fewer that are willing to put the time into it to have a one of a kind aircraft. I don't mind being one of the few remaining Dinosaurs.