They have alot of advantage over someone who has no backing.
There is alot more to it than just flying time.
So you are saying 'they' are better pilots because they have backing??
I thought it was the other way around. They have backing because 'they' are the better pilots!
Anyway, I think you are confusing the word 'sponsored' with 'profesional'. I don't think there are guys that make a living by just flying RC. They may get free or highly discounted stuff but putting food on the table is a completly different matter. I might be wrong though.
Stratos.-