After you toss it, it will drop towards the ground slightly. Just keep the plane level and don't pull back too much on the stick. Just let it settle into its proper cruiseing speed and then gradually pull back to let it rise slowly. But remember, don't pull back too much or you will stall it. Just be gentile and you will do fine. I learned to fly by myself, so at least you know it is possible. Plan out your flight before you take off and run through emergency scenarios in your head so that you can react without thinking. Need any more help, just ask. We love this stuff.