I'm glad to see some interest in carrier on this board. During the time I was writing the AMA column the only comments I was getting were from RC'ers. Even if it is about rules at least people are still out there.
I recognize that age is a factor and the the event does not attract many new fliers. One trouble with aging is that little thing in you head starts to dry up and causes vertigo. I have to go from hi to low speed very slowly because of it. Otherwise I'll be on the ground, not a good position to fly from.