Amen to that. But everything has it's place being that all clubs not created equal. Large clubs, small clubs, a grass strip in the middle of a farmers field or a 1000' paved runway with outbuildings. My club is alot like Crashes', just some guys who like to get together and fly. SSRCPREZ has a valid point though; some may need the rules. It's nice to have them there if needed - nothing more. Casey's point is taken too - it's better to have the knowledge than not. I like my club, we are all friends and fliers first - the typical strip in the farmers field. I too hope I never need a book to be able to work things out with my buddies... but never say never.

Dan