3dbatixkid,
Well technically they're not cheating since the rules allow it.
But I agree with your point of view. Wouldn't it be a hoot to see which top flyers can control their plane with flying skills and not programming skills. That's a contest that would be worth seeing.

If one wants to use programming to play with his "toy", who cares? But it seems to go against the spirit of competition imnsvho .

"lets not get ridiculous and start another war here" --- eness76
(but you seem ready to carry it on?!)