The models that these gentlemen are flying were not free. I am sure that they do not want to crash them. I dont know how they were approached by the club members, but I have to say that in my 12 years or so experience with different "clubs" I have been victim to the perverbial holier than thou attitude that comes from being a long time member of an "established club". I would imagine the club members were a little angry when they found out about them. Maybe these pilots have been subjected to enough of the power trips from presidents , treasurers, secrectary, honorary members or "I've been appointed to police the membership" people that they can stand. I am sure that there are plenty of great clubs around that value friendship and comradary, I just havent found one yet.
My guess it that the fence mending must begin. Some agreement can be reached. Neither has more right to the 72mhz than the other!