I have to agree that many RCers are stuck up and arrogant. I, at times, can be that way, even though I don't belong to any club, and fly my cheap plane at a local school whenever I have time. But, even though many of us are stuck up and it is very intimidating going into hobby shops and to local flying clubs, I still think that every new RCer should go to these places at least once. Mainly RC clubs. I will usually take a 25 minute trip out to my local club when they have events going on and just watch them. By just seeing the planes fly, it gives me a better sense on how I need to do things in order to keep my plane in one piece. It also gets me excited and in the mood to go out and fly. So, even though you might not like talking to most RCers, it doesn't mean that you cannot go enjoy the hobby that you love.

Oh, and just to get this off my chest, I will never buy an expensive plane. The cheaper ones are the way to go. Modifying them is more fun anyways.