Lets face it. Its our fault for not putting those AMA decals on our automobiles. That would have done it.

Considering that most Dads aren't the least bit mechanical anymore and considering most kids don't tinker around in the old man's shop like we did ; I would consider holding our numbers steady as a victory in todays society. Although I am a builder, I think ARF's have practically saved the hobby. Most of the guys That I fly with now have never built a plane or built anything, ( not even a model car).
ITs a freaking miracle we have maintained the numbers that we have. I say the glass is half full !