Hello all,

I agree each club has its issues, whether it be lazy youths or senior citizens stuck in a rut for the last 10 years,not wanting to change a thing.
The arguement of Kits Arf or RTF Is a moved point. Which is also reflected in the in the root of this forum..... I am NOT a modeler, I DO NOT Build planes. I am an R/C pilot. There are AWESOME builders out there that cant fly to save their lives, and people like me who cant build one of those little rubber band powered gliders. Times have changed and if you cannot change with them you WILL be left behind! I look at the AMA Rag and what do I see people who look like they have escaped from the nursing home to fly their escapment powered planes! WOOO HOOO look who's 95 years old this month Dont get me wrong its because of the 95 year old guys who 45 years ago pioneered this sport, and they deserve respect. But COME ON if you dont catch the young ones this sport will DIE!

And I dont know a 18 year old that wants to mow their yard let alone the flying field. But instead of arguing with them try learning from them they will be flying circles around you within a year, and in turn hopefully they will learn from you. Stop arguing and work out something thats works for both of you. Respnabilaty is learned NOT inherited just like your children the young people in your clubs will learn by example make the field fun if kids wanna be *****ed at they would stay at home with their parents.

I can say this because I am one of them I am 29, I own my own company, married and have 4 kids. Dont shoot our ideas down or find fault with everything we come up with. We ALL are here to have fun......I think so anyhow.

As far as the AMA I'm not buying their insurance dont need a dental plan. What do ya get a little flimsy ass card and apeice of paper with rules saying what i cant do. OH and a magazine with articles focus on the way things were. You know what I dont know a soul that flies CL never even seen a CL plane???? 58$ for THAT hell for 24 I can get a cool ass heli rag! I dont want to see the AMA go under but if they dont get fast forwarded into the 21st century they too will be left behind! From what I have seen happening the only reason to join the AMA is if you want to join a AMA chartered club!

Dont be hard on the young ones.......They are your future!