My field has had several problems like this, and the events seem to be happening at an increasing rate. Lack of education is the problem, I guess depending on your political persuaion, you could call this an elitist problem, typical AMA club field type operators (more engaged and committed) against true "throw away" toylike planes

A friend of mine just went to work at Horizon, so I know a little about some of the business they are doing. Get this...


Now in Illinois, they do nothing but product management, customer support, fullfillment, etc, no manufacturing. They have SIX HUNDRED people. They have hired many people (modelers) just to help with foamies. I think these things are sold in MUCH HIGHER volumes than many think, much higher.

How many are on 72 mhz, I do not know, and I agree there is probably nothing anyone can do about it, but I wish the AMA would at least act like it is a bigger problem, seems like they threw up their hands pretty fast.