Hey Guys,

So I started flying in 03 at which time I had an Avistar 40. Flew great without major issues.

As I re-entered the hobby, I purchased a brand new Avistar Elite RTF, and other items to complete what I would need for the first flight.

My instructor and I ran the flight check and everything checked out.

The engine started up and maintained RPM and everything was a go.
Next,
Plane takes off normally and is in full control, less than 30 seconds into the flight, there seemed to be some sort of electronics failure.
I am trying to figure out, what part more specifically could have caused the issue...
After about 30 seconds, ailerons were reversed, the throttle seemed to be reversed as well or rather did not react appropriately to the input. The reversing effect though was not permanent, but rather intermittent. Basically, it was acting squirley.

My instructor did his best to land the plane, but given the lack of control, this was somewhere in a dense forest preserve.
Unfortunately the plane was unfindable, perhaps lost amongst the forest canopy.

Regardless, I am trying to diagnose the cause of the failure.
My only idea is that the receiver could have been faulty.
Let me know some possibilities and what you think of the Tactic transmitter, receiver, and servos that come with the Avistar Elite RTF.

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks