Fostering an Active Flying Club in the Modern Era

Written by Dave Scott A cause-and-effect approach to understanding thriving and declining club trends For members As seen in the May 2016 issue of Model Aviation. Starting approximately 15 years ago, many model airplane clubs began seeing a decline in membership—fewer new people were joining and interested visitors to the flying field often did not return. This trend continues today. Whenever this subject is brought up, the usual justifications related to the economy and peoples’ changing interests are given as to why this is a sign of the times, as if nothing can be…