ORIGINAL: macr0t0r
I am a Park Flyer, but I think the people who claim we will "take over" the RC world are just expressing bitterness to the existing AMA members who look down on us. I DO believe that the majority of the future modelers will start with a $30 foamie from Target. Those that progress to elevator and aileron control and dabble into either building or maneuvers will become modelers. Those that never get interested to go beyond flying circles with a $30 foamie are just seeing it as a toy and will see no need to join a "club" in order to play with a "toy."
Dude, why do you think anybody in a club would "look down" on you. Take your airplane and go to a club. You're full of **** if you think people at most clubs care what your power source is. Even my little 1/2a'ers get positive attention when I go around making nice remarks about the aircraft and people who surround me. It's a two-way street. If people are nasty to you, it's most likely your fault.