RE: small pattern plane
The Zen 30 would be perfect for your power system (axi 2826/10 4s lipo and 11x8.5e prop) I have about 120 flights on this same setup. It does make a great pattern plane. The kit has been discontinued but you may still be able to piece one together by contacting the us distributor airborn models. It would be worth it. The plane is 4 lbs even and will have 550 to 740 watts depending on battery choice. I would use a hyperion vx 3300. iTs easy to fly, and lands easlily. I use a CC phx 60 controller, and have just started playing with he dynamic braking(it works well). Here is a pic.
Kevin