I would sure the heck like to participate in Basic however,my plane and radio are new plus I've not learned all the sequences yet much practiced the whole thing in an effort to be ready,PLUS our club is having two different events this comming TOC weekend and I've been asked at one time or another, to participate in both events,so I know the Maryland TOC is not going to happen too likely for me. So 'edgeworker,if you have any near the super experienced and helpful pilots as P.G.R.C.'s, you should get coached through the sequence ok. As to stinking always position self down wind from the contestants,as for thejudges thats up to you.. good luck&good flying!