I bought one to teach my kids, 9yrs & 11 yrs old, to fly. We've had it for three weeks and love it. The kids are doing very well. I launch and land it at this point and give them the stick in between. It's very forgiving and slow enough that if they get into trouble I can take the box and straighten it out before disaster strikes. We've kept it in the slow rate mode and it's just plane fun to fly, (pun intended). It would seem that the 'out of the box' RTF planes are getting better and better. The biggest draw back is the inability to tolerate much of any wind. I understand the slow stick is in the same boat as are most of the wide winged stick fliers. But for its intended purpose, training someone to fly at an economical price, they can't be beat. The last few weekends before anyone else is awake, I've grabbed the 'V' and a cup of coffee and flew the thing off of the porch. Nice and quiet, the sun peeking over the hills, very relaxing. The 'V' flies very well right out of the box!!
Rick