So I stumbled upon the site last night at work while I recalled the words of one of the people from my old R/C club back in Alaska:"flying a sim is much more difficult than it is to fly in real life". Did a search, and found a thread or two here that more or less asks for the opinions of other (seasoned or otherwise) pilots on what they think about that sentiment.

But long story short, I've noticed a post or two that I've found to be a bit harsh toward a poster on whatever given subject, and though I don't agree with the sentiments in question, I have to question if those same sentiments are shared among the general populous here.

That being said, how do things work at your individual flying sites down here in the lower 48's? I realize that things differ from place to place and person to person, so go ahead and put in your two cents.

Back in Alaska, for example, with the Alaska Radio Control Society, I paid my dues, joined the AMA, and got access to the ARCSflying sites. 's really the only reason I had to join the club in the first place. As far as I know, we didn't have any "solo" requirements of any kind, nor did we enforce any real rules other than general common courtesy, and that you place your club IDin the frequency board to let others know that that frequency was taken.

So... what's up in your neck of the woods?