Thanks for the reply. I know what you mean about dragging the plane around by the engine in crow mode.

I've done almost all of my flying without the crow. I have never landed in crow mode, because when I tried it I realized I would have to land it in with the engine holding it up and I wasn't used to it enough yet. I need more higher-up air time in crow mode working with the throttle and elevator.

I do have the elevator mixed to maintain level flight when switching modes and keeping the same throttle setting, but I probably have the throttle at 2/3-3/4 open--not 1/2. I'll check it out at 1/2 throttle next time out.

I can see where the harrier landing is kind of cool. I have yet to see someone dive straight at the ground and pull up at ten feet and land in front of them, like the manufacturer says.

I still think the plane has kind of a steep glide path without crow or flaps.

I'll give it some more air time and see how it goes.