RE: Advice on pattern plane
For a .90 size, the Hanger 9 showtime is a great plane. Just cut the throws down. A guy I fly with has one and I've flown the P-05 and P-07 with them without any problems. No it isn't quite a 2 meter plane, but still an excellent flyer. For a .45 size, the Cermark Javelin is hard to beat for the price.
Arch Stafford