RE: Hobby Shop Rant
We have a Hobbytown USA fairly close to my home. Their stock of glow powered planes is somewhat limited but is not bad. At any given time they have a few 40 size kits on the shelf. They always have several ARFs and RTFs. They do OK for hardware, fuel tanks, spinners, etc. Even though they’re a chain, I think the stores are franchises and each owner has a certain amount of flexibility regarding the way the store is stocked. The store in Dallas has a couple of guys who seem pretty knowledgeable about airplanes; and everyone there has been extremely nice and helpful every time I’ve gone in.