You are better off using the ailerons for turning to begin. (On the wings.) The rudder (on the tail) will help when you get more experience.

Your plane has the wing on top of the fuselage, yes? If so, when balancing the airplane put one finger under each wing, where it joins the fuselage, at the thickest part of the wing. It should be level when you hold it, or the nose should be down a little. Balancing too far forward is much better than too far back.

Flaps will help the airplane fly slow, BUT! they will also make it easier to "stall" the wing and crash. Flying TOO slowly is also bad. [:@] I am guessing, but think that your airplane MUST fly about 40 kph or more to stay in the air during flight. When landing it should be closer to 20kph, I think.

Good luck,
Dennis-