I've had a great experience with the club I am in. Mostly good guys who are willing to help those who are willing to learn, and a few guys who go above and beyond. I've had guys tell me that my equipment wasn't good enough, and they were right. I've also been told repeatedly that my flying technique isn't right and how to improve. I listened, and now fly a good plane and do so safely. I've had some guys that acted like I was a nuisance to them also. But I got over it because I understand that some guys just want to fly and socialize with their buddies and not mess with a new guy. I have saved at least 3 times the cost of my membership in repairs and have likely saved 2 years in learning time. I have started volunteering as a trainer to give back to the club and also volunteer at events when I can.</p>

There seems to be an expectation that club dues pay for training, advice, help, friendly faces, courtesy and gratitude, in addition to the facility. The truth is, dues barely cover the cost of the facility in most clubs. The extra stuff is done by members on their own time to assist the club and some new flyers. Anything they do for you is a favor, so nobody has the right to gripe if club members aren't johnny on the spot with help. An RC club is not a business, and you are not a consumer. A club is just that- a club- and members expect fellow members to act as equals.</p>