I guess I'm having difficulty seeing what the issue is here. Like Sensi I enjoy many facets of this hobby. I am by nature competitive so it stands to reason that my R/C flying is aimed at competition. I currently compete in IMAC, Pattern, Soaring and pylon racing. I also have a few small electrics to play around with. That being said, if you show up at an IMAC contest with a 1.20 sized Extra the airplane will be viewed as " Tiny " in comparison to what else is out there. I once flew a 50cc airplane in unlimited and heard the comment " It's a baby airplane ". I have been flying ALES ( altitude limited electric sailplane ) with a 1.8 meter foam sailplane and it gets the same comment. I also beat a good many guys that have the all CF 3.5 to 4 meter sailplanes. At the end of the day what others call your choice in airplane is an opinion and really shouldn't bother you to the point of preventing you from having fun.