Hi RDB,
The pilot view feature should still be working. Does the 3D camera position not move when the aircraft icon moves on the map for you? You will only see nearby traffic in the 3D view if there are less than approximately 100 aircraft visible in your main map screen (not the 3D view). If you zoom in the main map, nearby traffic should start to show up in the 3D view. The nearby traffic hides in the 3D view if there are too many aircraft (approx 100) to improve performance.