I could tell all they were wanting was "data"....the combat planes would be a good choice...good idea....maybe some of the "pattern type" planes of old would be a good source of data also.

What has been my experience with the AIAA contest is the "high wing loaded" aircraft that you can actually fly...and fly well...once you get used to them just barely climbing out.
Some of them have been 12 or so lbf with 500 in*in of area...!

Steve