RE: Entry Level Pattern Plane???
I dunno about the Arresti. I know Steve Homenda used to lay down the whoopin on 2 meters with one, but nowadays I just think there are better planes. Dave used to have one and I tried to help him trim it, but I think it is just too short coupled as I never could get the thrust like I wanted it. But I know it's a good plane, it just woulnd't be my first choice.
The Javelin 2 is supposed to be one of the best as well.
-Mike