Having social gatherings and inviting the general public is a sound idea. Should you pose your questions about the general concerns of the public, will you get straight answers? Most people I know will shoot it to you straight, but then there are those few that will smile to your face and you know the rest. You can't fix it if don't know it's broke.

The idea of introducing the scouting program to R/C is very viable, also include the Girl Scouts and try to involve schools, industry, clubs, etc. Some have even spoken about flying demos. Sure, those can be set up with a little coordination between the club and park/city reps. Should the demo be set for other than the flying field, it should be put on by only your most accomplished pilots. Just to keep things on the safe side ( you may differ with me, but that is perfectly okay. Don't mean to slight anyone on this.)

Oh yeah, horn thing for the train. I thought that they were required by law to lay on the horn prior to crossings? Hmmm. Of course, could be wrong, wouldn't be the first time. And won't be the last. Laters.