I'd like to get into pattern flying. I've been flying a fazer for a couple of months now and it's a lot of fun but I'd like to try the pattern thing. What would be a good plane? I'm looking for a kit and right now I'm considering either the Sig Somethin Extra, or the GP Tracer 40. Which of the 2 are better? Is there something else out there I should consider? I have a 4 ch tx right now but know I'm going to need a 9ch sooner or later, so not a factor in this choice.
TIA, griffin

The Sig is a fun fly plane with large control surfaces (flight will be very close to your Fazer). The GP Tracer is a "pattern" type plane. Even though it is possible to fly with the Sig you will most likely have better luck with the Tracer.

Other "pattern" choices:
Super Kraft (aka Kangke) has a nice model called the F3A
The TaiJi is a good choice and is avaialble in different sizes.
Zimpro has several pattern offerings (aka Tennessee Model Prouducts)
Hanger 9 Aresti
Tower has a Venus 40 // Kaos 40 // etc
Global has the Quick Fly III

All of the above and dozens more are available and all good choices. What will make the difference is how much practice you do.

Bill

Are you looking for a kit, or ARTF?

You sure don't have to get a 9ch radio for pattern!!! Find a good 6ch with duel rates and expo and you can go a long way with it. I have flown pattern with this set up for many years. I can see the advantages of the 9ch radios, but the cost is out there!!!

Thanks for the choices Excap, I'll check them out.
I figured I'd go for the 9 ch cause one of these days I'd like to get a warbird and thought I might need it.
I'm looking at kits right now but still considering arf's.

Theres an absolute beauty of a pattern kit, designed by CPLR, and made by EZ. They are selling well in England, and it is a very nice looking one too. Its the EZ Alliance CP. Its a smaller version, designed around the YS 63. I have seen one in a shop, and liked its quality. I have recommended it many times, but no one really seems to pay attention to it, although it would be one of the best mini pattern models out there. Check out www.probuild-uk.co.uk
There are some pics there too.
Robert.

Here it is

I have built two Tracers, and loved them, althought the wind played havok with them.

I now use a Zen 90 to practice.

This kit looks tempting, and at 58" wing span, should handle up to moderate winds with ease.