It is pretty responsive at the suggested settings, but then it depends on what you want the plane to do. If you have the capability on the radio, set the dual settings so that you have the recommended setting on on throw and a milder, less throw on the second rate. If you got twichy thumbs, try the low rate first. The plane is a piece of cake to fly and quite aerobatic with the righ motor, e.g. OS 46FX or above.