I've flown model airplanes for over 60 years and have done various types of flying. I build my own airplanes, so I don't have a whole lot of interest in ARF's. I've mellowed on Model Aviation. Any one issue may strike me as more or less interesting, but I understand and accept that what is available varies and that the magazine needs to cover all facets of model aviation. I think this means that the microspecialties will get more than their percapita share, else they would get nothing. As said, not interested in ARFs, and don't plan to fly electric. I do read about them to some extent and have learned some useful things. I admit to not reading the helicopter column, but I do agree that the helicopter folks do not get as much coverage as they deserve.

I like to fly in a competitive setting, so the AMA serves me well by sanctioning contests and maintaining rules and records. My major gripe with the AMA is that, at the national level, almost nothing is done to make the general public aware of, and familiar with, model aviation.