Interesting how you ask one question and get a totally different answer. I think there are more fliers.

Some of the more vocal replies might be paraphrased, "Well there's more of those despicable ARF's, and that's a bad thing!" Not exactly what you asked, and this post was not in the Kit builder's forum, but in the Warbirds forum.

Since the mass merchandisers continue to expand their operations, and more and more of them appear on the Web, I infer that there's plenty of business for everyone, and the favorites are the ones that fly soon after purchase. I also see Kit manufacturers offering ARF's along with their regular wares, and some new kit makers advertising in the magazines.

So, Welcome to the new fliers, and welcome to the new kit builders.

Best wishes,
Dave Olson