Turns out it was my radio. The throttle deadband setting was too high. I am sure that I put it there while i was checking out the radio/servo response.



Setting the deadband too high results in no fine control of the throttle. This was not apparant to me in the instrutions. I thought it eliminated that space that you move the throttle and NOTHING happens, which it did.. but, set it too high and you take out all the middle throttle.


Like I said, I am a noob. I'm actually not an idiot though (generally speaking)--I think though that these instructions are designed for those that have some experience with RC cars and radios.... Would have appreciated more noob-friendly instructions.

Thanks though!