Hi Mike,
Thanks for your reply. I started in pattern as a way of becoming a better pilot...smoothness and precision. The more I fly, and the more I realize how much I suck, the more determined I am. A couple of big name pattern pilots fly at my field, but I am still doing "Teach Yourself Pattern" I may compete when I get better, but right now I want a ship that can see my skills improve. I am flying Sportsman. Goofing off and not putting much into it is not my approach to flying, although my disciplined approach is still fun for me! So, yes I am serious, but have a long way to go before I start setting my sights on trophies.
1st Pattern plane GP Tracer with TT Pro .46 Flew like a bat out of hell, and had trouble staying in the box.
2nd Pattern plane BHM Bravo 303 with ST 90 Flew nice untill I added a tuned pipe and now it flies like a bat out of hell and I have trouble staying in the box.
3rd Pattern plane CG Finesse with TT 120rp? Will it also fly like a bat out of hell?
BTW, I understand about the tossup between too close (smaller area) and too far (hard to see). Mike, I appreciate your no BS responses to posts here on RCU. I've followed pretty much everything you write, so don't hold back!
Steve