I am partial to the Cermark Javelin II personally. Mine had a YS 63 in it until I took the engine out for another plane. I still have the airframe and would let it go if you were interested. It is a very capable plane for getting your feet wet in pattern.

If you want a bigger plane you could look at the CA Models Widebody 60 or Epsilon 60. It really boils down to what you want to do. You can fly Sportsman and do very well with a KAOS, Venus, Javelin or any 40 size aerobatic plane for tht matter if you prcatice.

I flew my Javelin and hten got an Excelleron 90 and from there a Focus. I won't BS you and tell you that the Focus wasn't the best of the bunch becuase it was. I also will tell you that I didn't make a single meet this past year, but had I gone I would not have done well since I didn't have time to practice either. A person who had practiced with a KAOS would have soundly beaten me no ifs ands or buts.

If it were me I would get a 40 sized airframe and test teh waters. If you get bitten by the bug and want to get a more "Pattern" type plane then you can move forward, but if you decide it isn't for you then you are not out much and have a nice flying sport plane.

Just my $.02