Patrick,
One thing that I have found is that people that I have met and dealt with
who sail F16s all over the world are really nice people.
Great fun to be around and the ones I've sailed against great fun on and off the water.
In many ways we are spoilt by the good company that we get to keep.
For someone to act like this they would have to be upset and pretty uptight.
Life is too short to worry about them.
Hope you continue to enjoy your sailing and more than interesated to
hear about your experiences.
Regards,
Phill