As far as the twist being somewhat week in some areas and being new to flying well so new this was my second plane I had a flier at the field I go too say this to me. These planes are meant to be good flyer's not good crashers so fly it till it breaks and if it doesn't don't worry about it. So that being said I haven't had any problems with the twists week spot yet but I'm very cautious on landings. Good luck with whatever you pick.

Chris