It hovers great and takes standard size servos. This plane lands slower than any trainer I have seen. It consumes very little fuel (floats around just above idle). If its your first 3d plane and you have a computer radio I would set your control throws at 1/2 of the suggested low rate settings and set normal throws for high. Fly it around and get used to it then increase throws till you hit the 3d rates when comfortable. I fly with 2 other guys and we all feel that the Tribute floats and lands much smoother and easier than a trainer, its just far more responsive.