ORIGINAL: piper_chuck
ORIGINAL: rkrider
I hear " it's cheaper to buy an arf" all the time. People are missing the point ! It's "cheaper" to not fly at all ! Isn't the whole reason we do this for enjoyment ?
There are many aspects of the hobby. Many people choose to not partake of the building aspect. In the end, all that matters is that each of us has fun in his/her own way.
My feelings as well Chuck! I "FLY" for the enjoyment...yes, I am also building kits, but my primary enjoyment is flying not building. I fly ARF's because I get in the air faster...and yep, some of the ARF's are pretty good looking airplanes. Like my original post indicated, I am trying the building side of the hobby and may, I say "may" continue after my next plane is completed, but I am the first to admit that I have a list of planes (ARF's) that I like the looks of and would like to fly. I used to like playing golf as well, but I didn't build my own clubs either. Some golfers do...it's just a matter of choice and what you find as fun...after all, isn't that what we are all trying to get out of this hobby? If not, then it isn't much of a "hobby" then.