Just to clarify my position, I do use gyros on some of my planes for the reasons that Gunradd suggests and I don't see anything wrong with that - in competition or otherwise as long as the rules allow it. It definitely makes some planes fly more scale.

On the other hand, using a Cortex 3 axis stabilization system on a Tornado or the like because it makes it "easier to fly" IS a crutch and new jet flyers would most likely benefit from spending time flying without the benefit of the gyro to get more, and better, experience.

Have fun at TopGun Gunradd!

Bob