Some of it is I want it now, some of it is I don't have time and some of it is I just crashed and need a plane quick. Arf's make it quicker to get started in the hobby. Its possible to get a few planes in the air in one season. I have some ARF's and like them very much. I prefer uncommon aircraft so most of what I build is off plans. I do want to try the Ikon'nwst Ryan PT-22 after I build a Platt Zero. I hope ARF's make it easier for people to get started and once they are involved with the hobby the urge for something different occurs and they start building. I think building has probably gone down somewhat but there are many more people in the hobby these days. Now that I have 5 planes I plan to build one a year and have a list to last the rest of my life. It seams there are quite a few very good builders around still. I hope I become one.

Carl