The club in which I am a member has a rule that has helped to some extent with the problem of inadequate structural integrity of new planes or repaired/rebuilt planes. Several experienced modelers in the club have been designated to inspect these aircraft before they are allowed into the air at the club field. Ones membership is on the line for breaking this rule. Also, I don't assume that just because an aircraft was an ARF/RTF that it has inferior structural quality. I have seen many scratch and kit built planes that were a disaster looking for an opportunity. The problem is not necessarily with the type of construction but rather with the builder. Whether due to inexperience or less that sufficient skills as a builder, the final responsibility for proper constuction and use of the aircraft lies with the one using it. Those of us with more experience should guide and advise those less talented or experienced with those type of issues, which by the way, is one very important function of the club and AMA. The clubs membership should work to educate new members to the hobby. and correct misconduct and/or take disciplinary action toward those individuals that are rebellious and refuse to follow sound procedure. We owe that as individuals, to the total membership, so that we all can enjoy the hobby without interference from lawyers and/or the government. Rather than complain about the preference of some people to fly ARF/RTF aircraft rather than build from scratch or a kit, and look for someone to place blame with, we should ask what we personally can offer to resolve these issues.