Who said it was an "experienced RC pilot" that recommended the device? It could have been someone with an ARF that had one integrated into the RC gear. All it would take is someone saying "Why doesn't your plane have this? If you install one, you won't have to worry about crashing", and off to the internet he goes. Reading through the forums, how many new flyers are touting how great the various "anti-crash" equipped planes are? That could have been the reason this guy bought the device as well. Without talking to him, we'll just never know