RE: Parkzone Typhoon for AP?
I've used the Parkzone Typhoon for AP/AV. It's a great little plane and I've had a lot of fun with it, but if your reason for choosing it is specifically AP, I would recommend against it. It has plenty of power for hauling the gear, but it is extremely unstable making it difficult to fly at any great altitude. Aircraft with positive stability make better AP planes in my experience.
Check this link out for an inflight video of the Typhoon.
[link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmK7EFnMHr4]Parkzone Typhoon AV[/link]
Cheers