I am training a person now who started on a NextStar and he now flies as Escapade, still in training mode. With that said, the Escapade is a bit quicker than most high wing planes. It is best flown on low rates (as stated in the manual) when you are new to the plane. I would also put in about 40% expo. I do this with all my planes until I am comfortable with them.

Remember Expo makes thesticks less sensitive so if you are nervous it could help a lot. it will also make the plane feelmore docile. Last, but not least go out and do what you normally do with a flight plan in mind. Itmight be as simple as going up following the pattern for a five minute flight and doing a few approaches, then landing.I always keep my first flight shorton a new plane andpurposely leave much fuel for go arounds.

Once youland, take some time to go over the plane and make sure everything is still tight and where it should be.Then you can adjust rates, add more or less expo and make any other changes required. Last, check your batteries before and after each flight. That simple ritual has saved many a plane.

Good luck- however its more about preparation than luck!

Best,
Len