I like to build, but I like to fly more. An ARF is a good way to get into the air quicker, and some of them are built as good as anything else flying. There will always be those people who harrumph and grump because you're not doing it their way, but ignore them. This hobby is all about having fun, and if flying an ARF is fun, then who cares what anyone else says? Never compromise yourself just to try and please someone else.

I fly helis, too, and I sure as heck don't stand in a machine shop making all the parts for them, either!