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I've been thinking of this 'training' too Mike. Food for thought. I was actually very suprised when I got into RC flight that there was no certification processes in place nationaly. No formal standardized system of teaching safety, like hunters, skydivers, rock climbers, scuba divers, ect. I had thought that with a/c potential for damage (any type), that one would at least be required to take some type of written certification test....even if it was akin to todays 'permit' test for motor vehicals, sans actual 'classroom' instruction. I understand soloing requirements on a 'per club' basis, but this seems to me to be an antiquated way to make sure of novice compliance with safety. Or anyones compliance, for that matter. A romantic dream where everyone looks out for one another, all the old timers pass on the goods, and others actually listen to them. I don't know if we can continue on this course in the new millenium. I wish we could. I firmly believe that seperate insurance.....non-ama, non-homeowners, will be required of all model fliers with-in the next 20 years. Maybe model specific coverage no less. [:-]

Brian

Brian