I recently looked through a 20 plus year old model airplane mag, and was surprized to find most of this hobby is less expensive today that it was in the 80's, even from the 80's perspective. I think it is interresting that this hobby, for the most part is more affordable than then.(The exception would be the big gasser stuff and turbines.) The problem is the lack of patience and willingness by us gen x'ers and younger to do the work that it takes to put on a great contest and bring in spectators and participants.

The question is, "How can we gen x'ers put a fire under ourselves, take pride in our hobby, our clubs, our locations, and bring these things back strong? Jointly with club participation, we may find that, just because we may not be able to participate in the flying, we may enjoy ourselves just as much doing the "work."