what seems to be the #1 combat plane
I have never seen anything that is lighter, faster or turns tighter than my newest Raptor. That's not my opinion, that's fact and I CAN PROVE it. It's also very strong. None of that makes me a better pilot but it is fun to see the plane out fly anything else out there. As a matter of fact the plane is capable of much more than I am. In the hands of a great pilot he would be unstopable. Unfortunately you can't get them anywhere and I don't have time to kit them.
If I were you I would try an Avenger. It seems to be very strong and it flies very well. It also has a VERY long wing which will make up for some pilot skill. It's what I should be flying. Look at the rcfling.net site and talk to a guy named Tick. He can hook you up. The Avenger is his design and he is THE top RCCA pilot in the country right now.