The Kaos 60 is not available in ARF but you can buy plans and it is a great plane to learn to build. The Kaos 40 is a great size that will fit in any car. It is cost effective due to the smaller size and will give you some advanced flying skills on a budget.

The Killer Kaos is is also superb.

The GP Ultrasport 60 ARF is a real winner and can accomodate retracts:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJ584&P=7

Also the always popular Topflite Contender is a super flyer that will perform the full Pattern routine. Don't laugh this one off! I am dead serious. The Contender will make you look lika a pro. VERY easy to build and for $100 it can't be ignored. Designed by Dave Platt.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHU90&P=7

If I could give one bit of advise for the beginner pattern flyer I would suggest looking at any model with an upright or horizontally mounted engine with side exhaust simply due to ease of operation. Inverted rear exhaust engines require special attention that is not necessary for someone just starting out.

I have personally built and flown all these including a couple TIGERTAILS, a CURARE, and a SWEETATER. Loved the Curare. Also a couple Dave Brown "Phoenix" ships.

I also just for fun built a Kaos 90 from plans with a O.S. .91 FSR and tuned pipe with retracts. Very big but flew just like a Kaos.