Hi Edgar
I find using 3d mode with direct rate enabled and servo limits set without heading hold works well to stablize planes, helps landing too. I fly my F-4D the whole flight in that mode almost all the time, I don't like landing it out of 3D mode as it really likes to kangaroo down the runway and pio on final with the guardian on its a piece of cake.
I really don't like flying this plane without the Guardian, its fun with it, very taxing to fly without.
During flying i use about 40% gain, For landing 75% gain on the F-4D skyray.
I have some guardian movies on my Youtube channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/aero1965...e=results_main
Glad I can help, Eddie, Edgar.