Just found this thread, and thought to ask if modelers fly the models they build differently than
an ARF? My impression at the club field is that the members have no real interest in caring
whether they crash the ARF or not. It seems the only thing important is the discussion of how fast the plane was going when it crashed. Have not seen any built kits at the field this year anyway.

I kind of came up with the thought that since men have yet been able to have babies, they can
bring to life something beautiful from stuff put into a box with directions. There is some connect-
ion to launching this three dimensional construction into the air as watching a child take its' first
steps. There is that apprehension as the model races down the runway not knowing if it will
fly, can you control it, or will a crash occur. On the other hand, when going to the field with an
ARF(did it once, and it flew like crap) I have no real connection to the model at all.

I have rebuilt my Eagle II several times since 1995 that really should have been scrapped, and build a new one. Just could not let the model go as the previous flying hours were so enjoyable.

What is the general opinion from everyone on this thread between ARF's, and kits?

Rich S.