I have enjoyed the ARF Planes that I have, and I like the Kit Planes that I built. My Fleet is about 50% ARF and 50% Kit Built. It does seem that the instant gratification that comes with an ARF is becoming less important to me than the Pride one takes when they build one themselves, and then can really be thrilled when it flys well. Where I have really noticed this swing towards kits is at my local club, and I have also noticed some swing in the various forums towards personalizing Planes. I have talked to several about what projects they did this winter. I was exspecting to hear more about what ARF's they had assembled, but I was suprised to learn that alot of Kits were being done this winter which was a total turn around from last when it seemed like more ARF's then Kits were being done during the winter months. I am not stating all of this because I personally enjoy building. I am stating this because it really does seem to me that there is a slight shift going on putting people back towards building.