This is strange! I have a 40 size glow trainer. The elevator only has 1/4" of throw and it flips quick. Response is not even a problem. I would have probably recommended a lesser throw than 1" for a beginner. I know he didn't say he was a beginner but looking at the post question it does not seem he has alot of experience with planes. I maybe wrong, i have been before. What do you think?