No the super skybolt is not a 3D airplane. I am not saying that its not capable of doing a little 3D but it was designed before 3D became so popular and it lacks the control surfaces (and probobly proper airfoil) for 3D. Most of your UCDos and Laser3D's and Diablos fly 3D awesome but their pattern ablility is not as good as it could be. If pattern is not what you want to focus on these planes will be great. If you want something to do both check out the freestyle.