ok, you all seem helpful so i'll see what you have to say about this problem im having. I have always wanted to get into RC. So i just bought myself a Firebird Commander 2 because it seemed to be a really good starter plane. Well i got it and put it all together and actually read the directions and all that. Problem is, my plane seems to have a love affair with the ground. When i hand launch it it heads downward and off the ground it wont really climb. i have two batteries and they are getting charged and ive fiddled with the tail screws but still no air. what am i doing wrong? any suggestions from you pros? im starting to wonder if this is really a hobby i should get into if i cant even get the beginner plane in the air. help!