Part of the problems that some people have with a Decathlon is that it requires that it be flown like an airplane. That requires some special piloting skills and technique like smooth application of power on the ground, making certain that flying speed is reached before rotation on take off, judicious use of rudder and really advanced stuff like that. This plane does not handle well when slamming the throttle forward and jerking back on the stick. It's a really good plane for developing piloting skills.