There are more people involved in flying R/C today then have ever been in the distant or even very recent past. This must mean that the ARF's popularity is a contributor to this fact. I'm here on Kit Building, so this should lead you to understand where my interests lie. I don't like the fact that ARFs are leading to the downfall of the kit! To pick one manufacturer and say "look how good they are doing" and feel this is the state of the industry, I feel is burying my head in the sand! The facts are kits are becoming less and less available and those for sale are demanding very high prices, even on the auction block.

I also think this ARF bubble will be short lived, as the people in the countries producing them start to demand more money for their hard work, as well they should! I have no idea when the bubble will burst, but, I'm sure it will. It's likely more and more kits will become less and less available, until that time comes. I see myself building from plans in the future, as the building part is what I get the most enjoyment from! As members of our local clubs, we should be attempting to get people to build and learn what great enjoyment there is in this part of the hobby!