To get the pattern sequences that are flown, you can visit the AMA website (the FAI patterns are updated every two years). For the IMAC pattern sequences you can visit the IMAC website (www.mini-iac.com). you will need to learn to read Arresti, and you can actually download the current Arresti Catalog (do a google search). Flying pattern is probably the most techically difficult challenge in RC.

Now if you just want to do some stunts and don't care about loops being perfectly circular, rolls that don't hold a straight line, tail wagging on up or down lines, etc, just go out at fly. There are only a few basic maneuvers, the combination of which is used to create the patterns. Practice the snot out of those maneuvers, then you can start learning how to put them together.

Good luck, and remember - its all about having fun.

Brad