Two of the guys I fly with have focuses (foci), one has his done, and the other is still building it. Both were the ARC version. The guy who is flying has his set up with a OS 1.60, and the plane is a rocket ship. This motor may have a little too much power for pattern flying, but it looks like alot of fun. The other guy is setting his up with a Webra 1.45. I'm partial to two strokes, so I have a little bias. I have not flown a focus, but they look good, and my friend likes his. Both guys have had some quality problems with the kit, but for the price they are at now they are a good deal. If I did not have the Advantage waiting in the wings, I would consider one.

You may want to check out the Phase I by Ken Blackwell. Zimpro marketing will have them out in the spring, and I hear that they are going to be around $650 for an ARC kit. You will either love or hate the way the Phase I looks, but I hear it is a very good flier. I would probably pick this one over the Focus.

Greg