Stik,
It was of course the latter, I don't come on here to pillary people or get personal. I agree with lots you say but unless you make this event a little bit special you are not going to attract the variety of aircraft.
Assuming I have the germ of an idea to become a plane builder, I check the list of PFA approved aircraft where would I be most likely to see up close and personal the largest number of different aircraft on that list? I would suggest its not going to be the local fly-in.
I like the idea that youngsters being brought by aviation enthusiastic parents will have that germ of an idea instilled in them thus encouraging future members.
I also don't think we should be holding a "Mini Oshkosh", I think we should holding a "Major Oshkosh". Aviation needs to be raised in the public psyche as something worthwhile to be encouraged.
I too am a passionate PFA er
Brendan