ORIGINAL: J_R

Troll

The term "checkbook modeler" is a derogatory term, as most use it on the net. It is a description of an individual whose wallet exceeds his ability. Like a lot of terms used in life, it could be misconstrued by those that are not familiar with it. It in no way is a knock on those that do not build, or those that chose to buy a plane rather than build. It is a term for the fellow that is head strong and refuses help and terrorizes those in the pits by trying to fly a plane that is beyond his ability. It can be a newbie that refuses help, or a decent pilot that continually buys and tries to fly a plane that is way above his ability level. It is not aimed at the guy that is trying to step up one level at a time and increase his ability, but is aimed at the guy that has a trainer which he is barely in control of, and shows up with a scale P 51, as an example. He disdains a buddy box as being beneath his ego level.

I thought Kevin did a pretty decent job of describing him.

JR