“It’s not just about building and flying, but the learning experience and the excitement and thrill of flying. It prompts and teaches critical thinking and problem solving skills. Not only does model aviation teach hands on technical skills, but also inspires young people to pursue higher levels of education in feilds such engineering and aerospace. We can’t allow the bad decisions of a few draw a negative picture and portray the millions of law-abiding people who enjoy model aviation as would be criminals.”