Croozin
Maybe so, but I am happy to comply with the rules and regs in other states when I fly there, without criticism.
Whether you and some of the other posters like it, using 121.5 for practice pans and training fixes is OFFICIALLY SANCTIONED in the UK and GA pilots are encouraged to co-operate by engaging in this practice.
I say again OFFICIALLY SANCTIONED.
It may make perfect sense to have a different frequency dedicated to this practice, BUT WE DO NOT HAVE ONE and airmanship must be adjusted accordingly.