Hello all,

I'd like to get into pattern flying, having recently enjoyed flying a 1.20 size pattern plane. So, I have a few questions that I'm sure are pretty basic to most of you...... maybe you can help!

1. I'd like to BUILD a pattern kit. What are the popular kits? I want a larger, 1.20 minimum, plane. Most importantly, where can I go to browse kits? (Can't find any great sources......)

2. Are electric and nitro separated in competition? Do large and smaller planes fly in the same class?

3. I live in Northen California. When/Where are the pattern contests held? Is there a central calander somewhere?

I guess for now I'm mostly interested in the finding out about the popular, larger-sized nitro kits so I can start building ASAP! I'd like to go somewhere to read reviews and browse availble kits. Thanks VERY MUCH for any input you guys can give me!

Dave Dixon
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