Hi Gene.

No matter what you choose, and many of the choices are fantastic aircraft, I've seen most of them fly, but only have flown my own aircraft (Skylark 70 and Venus II). What pattern does is makes a person a much better flyer. The discipline to go from routine to routine is what does it. You have to do each maneuver correctly in order to set up the next maneuver.

Even though I don't do formal pattern, I practice it and I've noticed that my flying is much better for it.

I am actually looking at the Kaos but reading through this thread gets me thinking about what I may decide to do next. A lot of very good suggestions from people I trust.

BTW, that OS .55 AX.... well, in my opinion, you can't find a better engine. But, that's only my opinion. I do like my OS engines!!!

Dick.