caseyh46 I know just what you mean. Ive got the same plane in P51 colors, The worst part about this plane is its nose heavy on the ground. If you are flying from a grass field keep taxi to a min. also if you have someone with you ive been told an assisted takeoff is a good idea have someone hold hte vert stab while you go to full throt. BE ADVISED I do not know if this works as I have never tried it but it comes from a very good source also keep the landing as soft as poss as the landing gear is a little week. if you are flying from asphalt then your problems are solved. One more thing RELAX!!!!!!!!!!!! This -plane is a riot to fly it handels GREAT!!!!You are in for one fun day good luck and have a ball.......... Pat D.