RE: JKA still in business???
Air-brush Dude,
You'll want to fly the "SSC" class of combat. It is the RC Combat Association's most popular class, has been for 3 years, and keeps getting more popular.
It is .15-sized to be easier, cheaper, and more survivable.
Check out [link=http://www.TreneffRC.com]TreneffRC.com[/link] for Battle Axe kits. They are also available as ARCs or ARFs if you have guys that "don't want to build". Building combat planes is actually pretty easy though.
I don't think you can go wrong with these.
Good luck!