RE: what is "pattern" flying
The winspan of the ultra sport 1000 is over the 2M limit. Most CDs will allow this for the sportsman or beginner class. I sure do at my contest. We allow up to 26 pounds in sportsman. We are trying to let people fly what they have; so they can see if they like pattern. Personally I get a little worried about safety issues if someone is flying something bigger than 26 pounds and is just learning aerobatics.