I started in basic pattern last summer. It's really not that easy. It's one thing to fly at the field and another to fly in a competition with spectators and judges. Then throw in weather conditions like a 15 mph cross wind and try to make your maneuvers look like there is no wind. I enjoyed it because it was a challenge. You are flying against yourself to try and improve. As long as you are flying RC, it doesn't matter what TYPE it is. As Red Green says, "We're all in this thing together."
John VB