need 1st pattern plane. Kaos, Aresti, or Tracer?
The Aresti is a nice flying pattern trainer - a buddy at the field, who likes to fly fast and furious, has one - I asked him about it...he said "well, it flies nice, and goes where you point it, does whatever you want it to, no surprises"...that is the HIGHEST recommendation you would ever get from someone who flies fast and furious, for a pattern plane!!
I plan on getting one someday, and would definitely power it with an OS .70 Surpass, or possibly a Saito .72 4 stroker....
Even a .65 4 stroke ought to do well on it, though....