Interesting viewpoints on this...

I happen to think that the top end of RC benefits the bottom end (hate to use the words top and bottom though). It is kind of like the R&D and technology that is developed in the military eventually works its way into civilian life (ie. GPS). At the top level there is always a demand for more and more because every little bit helps in competition.

I'm trying to get my five kids through college so you won't see me flying anything that expensive any time soon...but I love the way the higher end stuff drives the lower end stuff.

Technology doesn't discriminate.

Tom