Well, DR, we have one (currently) youngsters that came into the club with his dad. He (the youngster) is 12 years old. Dad does not fly nor is interested in flying, however, the son IS and we have dedicated several 'old guy' instructors to these individuals, as well as the three 'old guy' trainee's that have also been assigned 'old guy' instructors. His dad, another 'old guy', helped the youngster buy a NexSTAR and they show up at every meeting and on weekend days when the 'old guy' instructors are available.

Generalizing ideas like that are not necessarily germane to the issue, which is 'should I join the AMA'.

I don't know about your club. I only know about mine. I have been welcome at other clubs,that have youngstes in their training sessions, but again, I am an 'old guy'.

DS.