As a poverty stricken prole I never cease to be amazed at some of the people that I've rubbed shoulders with since I've joined the wonderful world of GA. There are a few god's gift types around. But having met a few "flying legends" shall we say, what impressed me most is how down to earth they were and still full of enthusiasm for all kinds of flying.
If you want to spread the word about GA get along to your local PFA strut and help out with a Young Eagles event. Also a slight twist on the young eagles that one strut I'm involved in does is Club Eagles. On these days the emphasis is on flying non-flying strut members as well as local residents to the airfield(Neighbours and friends). It also gives flying members a chance to fly in different types. The Young Eagles days are a real buzz and the kids really love it, the smiles on their faces when they land really make it all worth while. If we can get the kids on side then maybe we'll get less complaints in the future.
Having had shall we say an unfortunate brush with the world of equestrianism I must agree that they are nowhere near as friendly as the GA crowd. Possibly I fell in with a bad lot, but a more callous and mercenary bunch I’ve never come across before or since.