I'm actually starting to enjoy this getting flamed stuff so here goes. Most (not all) of the complainers about 3D are those whose flying skills are severly lacking and they start this static to keep the attention from being focused on them. Premeptive whining so to speak. Most (not all) of the truly exceptional 3D flyers out there participate in other forms of competition including IMAC and/or pattern and most are highly competitive and win regularly at these competitions.

I have personally been in the air doing 3D with 3 others flying 3D with me all of this taking place in a space much smaller than a football field. I felt less threatened with losing my multi-thousand dollar aircraft than I do with some rookie that hasn't learned or doesn't care to learn to see more than just his/her aircraft in the air. Kinda goes hand in hand with the ME ME ME mentality common to the younger generation but in this case extends to all age groups. Instead of learning to share the field with flyers of all types, they choose to encourage rules to prohibit that which THEY (read ME ME ME) do NOT like. Hate 3D all you like but you really need to take a look in the mirror to see where the real problems lie.

I participate in many forms of flying and am willing to share my airspace with like minded folks who will give me airspace for whatever type of aviation I am doing that day as I extend the same courtesy to them.