I used to fly it at local model shows and my trick was to take it off via u-control and then set the wires and handles on the ground and drink a bottle of soda. The plane flew merrily along draggign the wires. Then I woud chase it and grab the handle and bring it back. It was rock solid in the air. I didn't know what I was doing designing an autogyro but I guessed in my stupidity I lucked out. Norm