Set your throws alittle less than the recommended and the plane flys smooth and stable. I used it as a 3rd plane and with the rates set low it was easy to fly. Like I said before though it tends to land fast. It's also made of very soft wood to keep it light. So it won't survive many bumbs and hard landings. It is a great plane though, and if you can do the sportsman routine then you shoulden't have a problem.