RE: Red Hawk controllability
Small electrics can be difficult to keep trimmed properly and flying straight. Small control surfaces make them challening to steer properly, even when they are trimmed correctly. Add in some moderate wind conditions and they can be quite the handful.
Learning to fly on your own with an inexpensive RTF park flyer often involves replacing a lot of broken wings, propellers, and tail assemblies.
As long as you're willing to keep trying, Hobbico and your local hobby store will keep selling you parts.