Is this really a safety issue at all. Maybe I don't understand these things but having a midair over the run way is not the same thing as a plane hitting a person. I know there is a chance but isn't this just another way of justifying a personal opinion with the old you could have killed someone argument?

Joe, You've already written Dave Brown and written off his reply all in the same post, baited anyone who flies #d (try not hitting the shift key when you type 3D) and repeatedly said "just joking " after an antagonistic comments like aiming for hovering planes to teach them a lesson. Your not coming across with very much credibility at all.

This is an old argument at many fields where someone believes there is a"proper" way to fly and would like to make rules so no one else upsets there view of how the hobby should be enjoyed and everyone else should go fly somewhere else. Isn't it the exception and not the rule that someone with the ability to hover wouldn't move there plane out of the way to let someone land?

You need to open your eyes that 3D is here to stay, is some of the most eye catching things to watch for the spectators and takes a lot of skill and nerve to be proficient at.

If you are really concerned about safety you should regulate beginners with trainers because statistically I would guess that they cause the most accidents.