Originally Posted by
jiml
That is extremely rare. Every field I've ever been to requires AMA, membership in the local club, and you need to take a flight test before you can solo. Maybe things have changed.
Can you imagine taking a driver's test before using an RC track?
You are correct, it's rare and there are also no tests required to fly at my local field. I don't think things have changed though, I think my situation is unique and it's only that way because of where my local field is located.
I know your comment was in jest and I find it funny and here's how I imagine it, if they required you take a test to drive an RC on a track the hobby would be dead. I would also bet that most people racing wouldn't pass, including myself.