"Therefore, cloned models and their producers will not be allowed to attend or participate in many of the 2003 and beyond events."

I understand the concern of fraudulent representation of a manufacturers name, but is Bob's comment legal? That really shows a very strong arm and his influences within the model jet industries. I'm a big fan of Bob's products and craftsmanship, but unfortunately spin offs, not true clones, have existed for every non patentable or copyrighted product.