Matt, I flew my first Basic IMAC event in the beginning of March this year. I flew a 27% H9 Extra 260 with a DA 50 on it and did well. The other planes were a 30% KMP Yak, a 40% Composite ARF 330 and a 35% Giles 202. I had flown the 260 about a dozen times before the event. So I was comfortable with the 260, however it was extremely windy and I wished I had a bigger plane. I know have a CHP 34% 300S that I will fly at the next event. What ever plane you decide to go with make sure are comfortable with it and that it is properly trimmed. In my opinion (with limited experience) if cost is not a factor than buy your self the Yak or another 35% plane. A pilot came in second place in Intermediate with a 40% Carden Yak at the contest I went to. If cost is a factor find a 50cc plane and put a DA on it. By the way I am orginally from Wesley Chapel. I now live in Oklahoma.

Andy