prophanger,
I think we all understand your point. You are a good pilot and you trust youself to not make a mistake. If something happens, you are willing to accept the consequences.

Unfortunately, the people that make rules are compelled to make policy which the majority can live with. That means lots of people like you are going to be pissed. That's just the way it is going to be.

Actually, I don't know why you are even worried about the rules. You are completely free to disobey every rule if you fly in your backyard. The AMA code is only a guide for those who would like to have insurance coverage when flying at a public field.

Tom