I've been in modeling on/off for a long time and have known about pattern flying since the 70's. My reflexes are not getting any younger and I have the bug to try. I'm soliciting feedback on what/how I should start with.

Here are some stats about what experience I have:

- built and flown r/c gliders (not powered) on/off since early 80's which would include the faster aileron-type slope ships.
- learned how to fly a pattern plane on Realflight 3.5 similator. (I have an "Oxai" Pinnacle F3a model which I downloaded from the KnifeEdge site). I can take-off land and do basic loops, rolls etc. Not sure how much that is worth, though :-).
- have not flown any power at all (other than sim above).
- have lots of building experience from the early days, but my career/time is not going to allow me to spend months building a model.

Where do I go from here ? I am almost certainly thinking of an ARF, but my knowledge of the hobby and what is available now is pretty dated to say the least. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks all in advance.

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