i didnt hand launch it since i wanted a REAL FLIGHT EXPERIANCE i never sayed it was goin to be easy nor did i expect to be a instant pilot im very aware that its not goin to be easy and nor em i "CRYING" about it i was jsut reporting how may day whent i sayed pretty clearying that is was defective and stalled in mid flight the company even admited to that can u image ur first flight last 10 seconds and the engine dies 10 feet of the ground??? what could i do?????? lol besides watch is crash slowly like the hindenbur LOL???? and yes i did go into the dirrection of the wind so i did that right i wish there would be some one to help me out in person but in MIAMI no one really cares for planes since u have to drive ALL THE WAY TO THE EVERGLADES to fly them and on top of that u gotta watch out for crocodiles...........litterally thats y everyone here only has cars and boats becuase there is really no where u can go to take flight!!!!!!! yes u "TOLLED ME SO AND I DID IT" but its either that or let the plane collecting dust in my closet.......... hopefully someone (perfably timothy since he is and instrutor) on tips and tricks that will keep my plane in flight when i get it if ANYONE has any lil tips ID APRESATE ANYTHING!!!!