I have read many posts about people who don't want to join a club for one
reason or another. I have found this especially common among new electric
pilots because, for the most part, it is easier to go it alone with the
electrics than with the fuel planes and sailplanes. You need less space, you
need less equipment, the planes are typically small and quiet so you can go
off by yourself and fly and in many cases no one will bother you.

Net net, it is the people as much as the planes that have made this a
wonderful experience for me. I have made many new friends, and perhaps an
enemy or two. Yes, the club has restricted me in a few areas but they have
expended my experience so much in others that, well, I can live with it.

There are safety reasons, insurance reasons, instruction reasons and all sorts
of other excellent reasons to join a club, but the main one is fun. The club
has made a very enjoyable experience more fun than I could ever have imagined.
If you had a bad club expereience, try a different club!

If you are new to the hobby, I strongly suggest you seek out the clubs in your
area. If you would like to see if there are clubs in your area, visit this
link. Remember that the address shown for the club is usually NOT the flying
field, but a member's house. In the case of our club, they are probably 20
mile apart.
http://www.modelaircraft.org/templat...5E31DE4FA6F552
For other countries, use this link:
http://www.fai.org/fai_members/addresses.asp

Stop in and chat with the members. There is probably a club in your area that
is made up of people who share your interests and who would richen your flying
experience.

Want to have more fun? Join a club!

Clear skies and safe flying!