Originally posted by ptgarcia
Also, there is so much help to be found one does not have to have "building skills" to actively participate in this hobby. Saying so is misleading.
Ptgarcia,
Maybe where you live that is true. But please define your defination of "help" It's one thing to ask for advice in repairing a plane its another not being able to do it your self and require "help" after every mishap.
As corny as this sounds I believe it best describes why learning to build is an important aspect of this hobby.
"Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach him to fish and he eats for life."
Not having any "building skills" and relieing on the kindness of others will make you unpopular at the field in time.