I have a lot of stick time on an alpha 40 and it just doesn't like to do outside loops. Try an 11x4 prop on it and tune it right, start with a slight dive, and you can barely make it over the top....but it isn't pretty. Also, it won't slow roll very well either. A plane that is more aerodynamically neutral will be much easier to learn on. Have fun with the Alph though. It's a great plane!