At this years Bomber Field Gathering of the B-17's Big Bird event, 3D flying was not permitted. It was not a IMAA event as it has been in the past. In the advertisment and the invitations, there was a line, "...all aircraft must be flown in the standard pattern, unless otherwise requested..."

The warbirds turned out in force and it was largest event they have ever had.

This event did not want 3D planes. The only one that flew was during a demo and many complained about that.

I am sure we will see 3D only events in the very near future.

The Profile Brotherhood has 3D events. The name is the Profile Brotherhood, however that does not mean only profile planes are allowed to fly.

In March of 2004, there will be a Pro Bro event called the Houston Hoverfest, in Houston, Texas. A 3D only event. If you want to fly in a circle pattern, this will not be the event for you to attend.

Rule #1 at a Pro Bro event is: No Complaining!