The answer to all these questions: http://www.mini-iac.com/pages/schedu...lts.asp?ID=313
The plane I flew against was a 42% Edge. The pilot was an unlimited pilot, but he didn't have any competition either. He gave me the 1st place plaque. Also, chek ot on the link how i did in the Freestyle, and you will get a litte better picture of my skill. Steve is a National contender in Unlimited and I flew darn well, but the novice local judges gave me a huge penalty due to size.
I would have done more contests last summer but The closest event other than the one in Minneapolis was in Chicago. Though my 1/4 scale Cap, my gear, and my Girlfriend all fit in my '93 Ford Probe (you gotta see this), I did not have money to travel because of school. Maybe I can talk my Dad into going and flying this year also and we can take his Aerostar(he is also in the link, 1st place Sportsman).
Last year was my first in Advanced, before that I spent 2 years in Sportsman, winning all my contests, and I was told by the unlimited guys that I was ready....
My biggest triumph there was beating a 1/3 scale Laser with a goldberg extra.
(I hope this answers all of your questions )
BTW, what is you history in competition?