First you need the right cg location on the F-18C is very important for this jet to fly right( front wing spar). I first flew mines with a Ram 750, then a Rhino, K-170, K-180. Is it a beginner jet...I don't think so
it's like flying a rc helicopter
but as someone else stated...It's loud and draw lot's of attention which I didn't like.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg5bh_f_JOU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIwyV0Inwno
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlezluCrBuM