Size does not matter anyway concerning the Basic class. Do they have guys competing in the Basic class with large models? YES. Shouldn't these guys in basic that have a handful of contest under their belt move up to Sportsman? YES. IMO Basic is simply an avanue to try out IMAC. Try a few contest, perhaps a season at the most to get familiar with the format and manuvers then move up to give other newbes a chance to have their fun. To me true competition does not start until Sportsman since Basic typically has first timers and guys who have flown 6 contest. That is not fair to the first timer. I have seen all types of models compete in basic from 40% to a .40 electric superstick. Take what you have, even if it is a trainer, and get out and experience IMAC. If you find it is your thing, then yes you one day might consider an upgrade to a larger model but you certainly do not need one to start.

Ryan