morn wings, boy you sure got some quality help and answers, esp. from monty and minnflyer. the only thing i can add is to run a few tanks of fuel in prep 4 that 1st. flight. that way youll get your low throttle response w\out it getting cranky on ya. that sig is one sweet looking plane, dont know bout the ailerons thou, someone out there w\one should let you know soon . im going toget that hanger 9 alpha trainer for my 1st glow, that evo engine and jr quatro radio just hit me as my best bet. ordered it yesterday from the shop and should be here b\4 the weekend. im practicing take ofs and landings with my aerobrd in prep 4 the alpha, went and got some oversized wheels on it now and takeoffs and landings from the grass are no sweat. keep me posted and ill do the same, Ted , aka flip-flop-fly