I have never owned or flown an ARF model, and if I knew no better I would certaintly presume that all such major manufacturer in that business would use proper design criteria.

Unfortunately, many of the less informed members of our hobby who read the monthly hobby magazines, look to maufacturers there for some guidance, and are at times overwhelmed by the numerous beautiful advertisements of models and the glowing reports of their flying performance.

Much too often a would be hobbyist is lost to our sport because of a very bad experience with a costly model that due to faulty design criteria was unable to perform as advertised.

Please don't get me wrong, as in IMHO there are very reputable companies around who produce kits and now ARF models of excellent quality and great flying qualities, some of which many of us cut our flying teeth on, and for whose existence we are thankful.

We all know that there has to be a business side to our hobby for it to continue surviving, but why we can't we have a more level playing field, that gives better value for money and not just seeking the capture of the almighty dollar.