Nitro, Iagree and disagree with you. I agree that at least once everyone should build their own plane. they will value it more and begin to better understand the principles of flight. That in itself will permit the person to become a better pilot.

On the other hand, those that just do this stuff as a way to pass the time, then about all they will get out of it will be a whole bunch of fun and satisfaction when they do well. Ultimately, I believe that's what we all what.

No, the ARF only assemblers will never be able to build or repair a plane like those of us who can. But where else are us builders going to get ahold of planes with so little repairable damage so cheaply?

To each his own and enjoy it as you will.

Pat