I have a Vanquish and Element 30 as small electric pattern planes and both are good. I think the Fliton Element 30 is slightly better than the Vanquish.

For Sportsman pattern you can fly literally anything. If you only have 200 bucks, practice Sportsman with the most stable plane you have...a low wing trainer or sport plane is fine. Save your money and go to a contest or two. Then if you really want to fly pattern, get "mini 2 meter" plane like the Sport Focus (YS110 sized) or the upcoming "mini" Black Magic .

My $0.02 worth.

George