Update on the jet. I used the controller in the box and it flew well. My other b controller is my oldest, and perchance the batteries are getting low.
This airplane flies and launches differently than the bipe. A low to mid throttle will get it up and it needs more airspace. Maybe a third again as much as the bipe. This is all preliminary, by the way. Once it is up it has similar flight characteristics to a mono with canards, but is faster. It seems to be a bit heavy and needs more room to turn. I have one more trick to try, but I think it is a keeper.

Also makes me think I should check the batteries in my c controller. Maybe the other plane isn't worn out. Tim