yeah, cutting off about 1-1/2" of each side of stab, and glue to elevator. bevel both stab and elevator. same with rudder. use stock throws at first, then work your way up. it will do as much 3d as you will be able for 6 months or so, at least! and about the guy who changed his and says it will not hover; it just might not be the plane! I routinely hover my seniorita all over the place, knife edge both ways, touch the tail, etc. posted a pic, and a lot of doubters. but it does; it just took me over a year to LEARN HOW!! here is the pic again;