YOU'RE SPOT ON. that is the cap. mine flies with 1/8 down ele, pulls to the canopy in a dive... i added crap loads of R thrust and up thrust and thats the machine. its not going to be a precision machine.... compared to some airplanes at least. I've done everything I can, thats it and thats the best its going to fly. My best advice is don't be picky with the precision and you'll have fun, and when you get 3D wild with it, it will keep up! its a 3D pumper so just bust it out and have fun. a couple extra mixes will help and burn some fuel and get to know it. I've put 5 gallons through mine and i've come to love it.