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This is all very strange to me. I have belonged to general, free flight and control line clubs over the years. I have never seen the attitudes talked about here. I presently belong to two CL clubs, dues $10 and $15 respectively, AMA card required, one on county land, one on city land. Because I fly competitively, I know people from all over, and can make connections where ever I go to fly
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If you don't want to get your feelings hurt when you come to our field, Try to come in the PM on weekdays.
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A lot of them do. No wonder membership is declining. What was it last year? 12 -15% decline in AMA? And they added the "Park Flyer" program! (which I think is a good idea) One of the clubs I belong to has lost/declined 50% in 3 yrs. It's more fun to fly with a group of agreeable, hospitable, helpful folks on a vacant/parking lot than to pay $100 to be insulted & belittled at a "club field". Why can't these folks lighten up? It's only a hobby. Aren't we supposed to be adults playing with expensive toys? Or, are ya'll children playing with dangerous & expensive toys?
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