Jeff-- Have the engine set just a tad rich and fly it like you normally do. Stay away from hovering (which I suck at) and a lot of extended WOT flat spins (which I didn't) for the first gallon or two and you will be fine. You will not have a dead stick unless your battery goes dead. Don't let the size or dollar amount of the plane intimidate you. It did with me in the beginning and I can tell you that it will only hurt you.

Ralph