I will post this again. If you have never flown a heli before then this is one of the best ways to learn other than a simulator.

"First we need some back ground on your experience. It sounds like this is your first heli. If it is then best bet would be to find another LMH flyer and have them check out your heli. Then with some training gear you need to practice controlling is while not getting higher than 3". That is inches not feet. Once you can comfortably move the heli to where you want it then you can start getting some altitude. As for the stability, I can let go of both sticks for 5 seconds easy on a calm day. Yours when set up right should be able to do this. If you do not have anyone to help you then ask us. You do need to provide a very complete explanation of what the heli is doing.We will be glad to help. "

You want a smooth paved surface and training gear. You do not want to even get off of the ground untill you have the controls figured out. Just get it lite on the gear and scoot it around. It will not take long to figure out and then you can start short hops.
Mike