One of the reasons why this hobby is so great is the hobbiests themselves.

Maybe it's because of the club that I joined, but the mebers here have been extremely helpful.

I was awe struck. Free help with engine advice, great tips on aircraft construction, and free flying lessons. None of them expected anything in return.

Try that with golf, boating, and almost any other hobby!

Sometimes I have to respectfully decline help at the field when I show up with my trainer.

When I have more flying years under my belt, I hope my payment back to the club will be in training at least 2 new members to fly.

Let's keep the cycle going. If you didn't get as good of help as I got, once you are able to, help out someone new anyway.

It's all about attitude.

Let's use our good attitudes to make the polling question of this thread a redundant one.