The addiction on low rates with @ 30 expo is very tame. You're first mistake, buying anything in a drunken stuper! do a search on the forum under the 3d section. Bunch of stuff there on the addiction. It is a great fun flying plane, that floats in like a kite for landing. It is a blast to fly, most fun plane I own. I would suggest due to the cost of the plane, save your money that you would normally spend on brew and put in a good motor and ESC. 1600 - 2200 Mah for battery, I'm running a hacker motor and castle ESC. finally get yer AMA card and join a club with an instructor!! Both are worth all the GOLD when it comes to learning to fly as you should. If you decide you can't or don't want to fly it. PM me, I'll buy it!! It is the most fun plane I own. Fits in any car and you can fly it pretty much anywhere. Good Luck