I have never flown competion pattern--but one of my favorite planes was a Cylpso with a YS45 and pipe. I enjoyed the challenge of trying to make the perfect smooth manuver--I would like to make just one comment on your setup. I found enjoyment in changing the prop from time to time just to see how easy or more difficult the manuver became. For instance I had always used an APC 11/6-11/7 until a friend suggested and APC 11/3. I thought he was joking--At the time I did not know there was an 11/3 prop--boy did it make a difference. Slowed the plane down and gave me a ton of verticle. That was a different plane and I was just sport flying, but my point is don't lock yourself into what everybody else is doing or flying. You may find a better combo down the road. If I was flying compition I am not sure I would have listened to him. Just my opinion.