Definitely less builders out there, but you have a lot more flyers now because you don't have to know how to build to fly. Many a beginner in the old days, 80's and earlier, quit the hobby before even getting their first plane built. Now you just have them quit after their first flight and crash! Thanks to companies like Skyshark and others for bringing us some great kits with quality that could only be imagined back in the day.

Balsa dust boogers forever!

Dion