Hello there;
I've been flying the Sportsman Pattern sequence for the last 3 years, and I've been flying with a Phoenix Models Sea Bee sport / pattern plane with an OS 46FX engine on this, and I've been very pleased with its performance. Just be sure that the rudder is glued on straight so you don't have to worry about rudder corrections....... anyways, during an event that I flew last year, I lost 1st place by 4 points to another pilot who was flying Sportsman for the first time and he was using a 46 size Sig Kougar plane. His plane flew fast, however, his skill in being able to fly the sequence and fly them precise and fast was how we was able to win the Sportsman event by 4 points.

Regardless, I've been to several events, and for the Sportsman class, I've seen Revolvers, 4 Star 40's, Big Stiks, U Can Do 40's, and even an Avistar Trainer flying the sequence, with each pilot enjoying the challenge of the sequences. If you want to try the pattern sequence, find a plane your comfortable with, one that you fly often, and one that can fly straight and level, and then go practice. You just might be surprised at how much of the pattern sequence you already know through your daily flying, just need to smooth out the maneuvers.

Most importantly, remember to have FUN and enjoy the challenge..........