RE: Why Fly Basic?
At the only contest I CD'd, Basic flew more rounds than any other class. This is because Sunday had only 1 unknown for all other classes, but basic flew the usuall two, and then the afternoon rounds were normal for everybody. I had the father of one of the basic pilots complain because the contest would drag on another hour. I told him he was welcome to leave and zero all afternoon rounds.
I think you have a local issue. They either want you to move up or go away.
-Darin
Ex-NW regional director