RE: A list of first pattern planes
If you have any questions about the OS 1.60 setup let me know. I use it on my two meter and love it. It has enough power to fly the FAI stuff.
Take a closer look at the Focus Sport, the Spot-On 120, and the Venus II. Whatever you decide to do, PLEASE get an experienced pattern pilot help you assemble it. There are a lot of differences between assembling a sport model and a competition pattern model. "That looks about right" just doesn't cut it in pattern aircraft assembly.