RE: Builder or flyer?
I really enjoy building. The problem for me is the time issue. I started a kit around last Thanksgiving that I still need to finish up. In that Time I have built two ARFs and a SPAD. ARFs keep my flying, kits keep me busy. I would build more kits if I had more time but with working and kids finding time to work on my planes usually ends up being late at night for the most part. When I build a kit I tend to be more picky and want to do it completely to my specs. My current kit would probably be done if it came with and enclosed cowl. Instead I am building one myself which slows the process down. I have considered building a plane from plans next but I keep wondering if it will end up taking me two years to finish it. I love the balsa dust but I especially love to get out and fly.