Radio Controlled Aircraft Hobby
Why are more men interested in flight than women?
I’ve noticed that many more men seem fascinated by flight than women. In particular, in my favorite hobby of flying radio controlled aircraft, there are no females that I’ve ever seen participating in it. I’ve often wondered, why is this so? Even with younger kids, the boys seem much more interested in watching me fly my planes then the girls are. There must be a gender factor at work here, yes?
Well, of course I’d rather be flying a real plane or helicopter, with me in it! Do you think I’m crazy? But where am I going to get the money for flight school?
Although, with all the money I’ve spent on my model planes over the years, I probably could have learned to fly a real one. But I would never have been able to hide that expense from my wife.
I’m not sure, but I’m sure it correlates with the gender divide between ballet for girls and basketball for boys, etc. There are obviously female basketball players and male ballet dancers, just few and far between.
I’m sure there are women who enjoy this hobby, somewhere.
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