I was able to do flat turns with my NexSTAR but I didn't have any mixing programmed in (airtronics RD6000 replacement for the original Futaba 4 ch.. the airtronics is a basic computer radio). Anyway, a little left ailerion with right rudder did the trick.

Funny thing, though, I have not flown the NexSTAR since last summer after I solo'ed. I believe if I tried to fly it now, I would have to relearn!! ha..

As Red said above, throttle management is something that really helps on approaches and landings. The old trick of going to idle on final and coasting in works with the trainers but once you move up to something with little or no dihedral, you really need to learn to fly those buggers right to the ground, although some are more forgiving than others. But, nicer and smoother landings prevail when you learn those few clicks one way or the other during final.

Best of luck!!

Dick.