RE: what is "pattern" flying
dirtmagnet, A 2m airplane is a 2 Meter sized model. Usually the fuselage length will be close to 2 meters and the wing span will be slightly smaller. The smaller wing span will make the plane snap better. AMA / FAI pattern rules say that the model must not be more than 2 meters long or have a wing span greater than 2 meters. It must also weigh less than 5 kg. or 11 lbs.
Hope this helps
Joe Dunnaway