Cheap pattern doesnt have to be small.....
I hear that. I wouldnt have gone this large had I not walked into this deal. I'd love to have a focus or a temptation, but still cant bring myself to spend that yet. Maybe next year, after I'm totally hooked or something. I'd love a full blown focus with two sets of wings and tails for AA and pattern. Then I'd only need one engine, etc LOL, think my wife would fall for that?
I am going to wait a year before getting a new pattern plane, just so I can see what advancements are made in the gas engine area. That might be the route for me.