Shard, the tail on the XRB operates just like a full heli. While the XRB doesnt have a tail rotor (probably a good thing) , it still turns just like a heli that does have a tail rotor. You press right on the rudder stick, the heli turns right. Left, and left. All the controls work just like any other fixed pitch heli. The only difference is that the top rotor head on the XRB, keeps the heli stable and right side up, where as with a single rotor head heli, you keep it stable and right side up by flying it.

This is what makes it such a great teaching tool. It "flys" like any other heli, but without all the instability.

You should try one, you might like it.