Pattern Plane reccomendation
 

Hi,
Mike in Memphis TN here. I am new to pattern and want to get something reasonably priced to see if I like it. The following considerations:
wingspan 64-68 inch.
2 stroke engine.

Ideas appreciated.

RE: Pattern Plane reccomendation
 

The Venus II by Great Planes would suit you perfectly. It meets your size specifications, is a nice quality plane that is easy to assemble, is comparatively inexpensive, and is a great introductory pattern plane. It flies great and performs great with a 2 stroke engine. I have the OS 120AX in mine (is my first pattern ship too =) which is a dynamite combination. Once I flew this plane I was immediately hooked on flying pattern planes, even just for sport flying - the plane does exactly what you tell it to and flies exactly where you tell it to fly - like it's on rails.

There is a whole Venus II thread in the pattern forum, you should check it out.

Plane is available from Tower Hobbies, and they have a $25 off special going on:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXLHV1&P=0

RE: Pattern Plane reccomendation
 

Do you want to build or do you want an ARF? What size engine do you want to use?

RE: Pattern Plane reccomendation
 

Well lets see here,.......

Not in any order!

Focus sport
Spot-on 120
Venus II
Groovy 90
Aquila


Best of luck,

Bill Holsten

RE: Pattern Plane reccomendation
 

90-120 2 stroke. I already have a good Super Tigre 90 so 90ish would be good.

RE: Pattern Plane reccomendation
 

CA Models Epsilon 90
Great Planes Venus II
Zimpro Viper 91
World Models Groovy 90
Hangar 9 Showtime (there is a thread on setting one up for pattern)
Focus Sport if you want to use a bigger engine than your ST 90

All come to mind

RE: Pattern Plane reccomendation
 

If you like building, keep an eye on ebay. There are sometimes old MK and pilot kits that come up. A Pilot Seduction 90 just went for about $180. These old Japanese kits are superb, and many of them, like the Seduction, Aurora, Blue Angel etc, make good entry level flyers.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=016

This is another classic, but definatly an advanced building project. It is still active as of this post.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=001

RE: Pattern Plane reccomendation
 

I like most of the CA models pattern planes, however, the only place I see to buy them is through aero-works and they are all sold out. Is there another distributer?

RE: Pattern Plane reccomendation
 

Try netboxhobby.com

RE: Pattern Plane reccomendation
 

Never mind. Found the CA Models website. The USA Dealer is netboxhobby.com. Looks like the only one available in the size/price is the Epison 90. Will a Super Tigre 90 be enough power?

RE: Pattern Plane reccomendation
 

They have the 60 as a builders kit but if you look closely at teh specs the 60 and 90 are about the same size so the ST 90 you have should do well.