steelgryphon:
I've done a bit of searching here on the forums regarding the freedom. I've read where they need almost a running throw to get them well into the air. Alternately, I've also read where the freedom does like a rolling take-off if you have room. FYI - I spent an afternoon crashing my Freedom and decided to shelv it in favor of a glow trainer and lessons. I'm 90% done with the assembly of my Tower Trainer ARF. I'll probably pick my Freedom back up once I get my solo cert at my local fied.

I observed that the ACT switch does two things. It allows the ACT circuitry to take control and keeps the servos in "low throw" mode. (meaning that the servo travel is less when you move the control). Of the reviews / reviewers I've seen on the Freedom - they seem to like the bird much better when ACT is turned off.

I'll also echo Bigmustafa - make sure you cycle your batteries for several cycles. The packs may not reach their full capacity / charge until as high as the 4th or 5th charge.

Good luck,
-Crash