I only build kits, and do not intend to put an ARF together. With that being said, I think a big part of the problem is we are living in an instant gratification society. People decide they want to fly, then that means today, not six months from now after putting together a bunch of ply and balsa.

I also disagree that the builders do not fly much. I fly several times per week during the spring, summer and fall months, then spend the winter months building the next years fleet. The only building I do during the flying months is not really building but maintenance.