This has been a very interesting thread to follow. I too think Sigrun was being a little harsh, I personally took no offense at the tone or substance of Strykaas post. My Dad got me into CL when I was about 9 years old. Since then, through him, I went onto Free flight A,B,C and D ships. I even tried FAI, entered contest (went to the 79? NATS in Riverside,CA) and generally had loads of fun. Still have a couple of AMA records too, Got out of the sport when I started going to collage and into the working years. Now here I am 43 and trying to get back into it, I LOVE IT.

When I wanted to get back into it, I originally wanted to do something with my kids, but Dad's got the bug and the kids seem more interested in other things. I thought about going RC, but the cost involved seemed just too prohibitive. I've never flown RC so have no basis to make any judgement, just not going to be in the cards due to the costs. I can build a scratch built, own design CL .35 stunt for just around $40-$50, (not counting engine) where most of the RC planes are well over $100. plus radio equipment.

My Dad is 70 and is still involved with Model Airplanes, he works with the kids in San Jose, CA getting them building indoor Delta Darts and Penny Planes. He has been very interested in my renewed interest in CL, may even dust off his combat and stunt models for a go. Strykaas I hope you come back and at least try CL, it is a great deal of fun, well worth the effort and can be done for a really small investment.