Saw the Flatana fly in Memphis at the EAC Indoor last month. Looked good. Saw the UCD fly (or attempt to fly) and was NOT impressed. From what I've read you should stay away from it.
Not sure how the Flatana (or the entire line of Flat-Outs for that matter) would do outdoors. It would have to be DEAD calm, b/c they are so lite.
Id say go with a Chuck Flyer first.
http://www.swanyshouse.com/chuckflyer/chuckflyer.html

When you get it, trace out the foam on blue fan fold insulation. That way when its gone to airplane heaven (and it will), you can just build another, and another and another................
There are many frfee plans for download out there too!
just tryin to steer ya in the right direction.

As far as "not going brushless" have you considered this:
http://www.nesail.com/detail.php?productID=3319

Its a steal and drops right in the nose of a Chuck Flyer!