Hey Jason.

1) The roll direction in Basic doesn't matter.

2) Recommend going to the IMAC website and looking at the rules so you aren't surprised. This is a competition and as such, knowing the rules only adds to your benefit. It also helps to show up on Fri to get used to the field (if you aren't already) but also to watch the other guys, ask questions and ask someone to watch your flight to comment. It is very easy to perfect mistakes not realizing they are there until someone else points them out.

All the fancy stuff isn't required. Fly that pretty yellow plane. Concentrate on wings level at all times, flying straight regardless of wind and the symmetry of the manuevers. Watch the other pilots.

Lastly, have fun. Don't expect to win or even place highly in the first couple contests. If you do great, but have fun more than anything else!!!! Meet the other pilots and make friends also!!!!

Ed