Could it be even you have a problem with some rule?
John,
No organization will have 100% agreement concerning the rules that it establishes. That seems to just be human nature..
When I get fed up with the rules I simply fly in my backyard and drop out of the club been following this pattern for 18 years now and it works for me.
As far as using age as the only criteria I don't think that is a good idea. But neither is ignoring the fact that age can play a role in determining one's capability to safely enjoy this hobby.
How is it that the issue of safety seems to take a back seat when someone brings age into the equation? Think I'm wrong here is a good example
if you don't like those who fly at your club go to another or buy you a place and fly in a field all by yourself or maybe take up kite flying. we have some older guys at our field that have problems with their eyesite and do make some mistakes but I would never think about restricting them. they deserve the right to enjoying this hobby as least as much as anyone else! some of these guys risked their life flying REAL airplanes to defend our way of life and I thank them very much!
If a beginner shows up with his AMA card and dues all paid. How many clubs would restrict him from flying alone? Even if he currently flys REAL airplanes defending are way of life and I would still thank him very much! I just wouldn't want him flying alone around me!!!
Does anyone think this is unfair to the newcommer?
I don't but hey thats my opinion