This is exactly why I've been putting off flying this plane even though I'd bought two of them a while back - I simply don't trust my dumb thumbs just yet. I plan on using the GP 1/4 Spacewalker I'm assemblying to practice. I figure the SW is bigger than most planes I'm used to but not TOO big.

Even then, I fully expect to crash my first H9 CAP, which partially explains why I bought two. I faithfully go by the motto:

Hope for the best, but plan for the worst.

So pick up all the broken pieces and your spirit, and let's have another go at it! Crashing is an integral part of the hobby. It ain't no fun, but as long as you learned something from it, it is a positive thing in the long run. Look at it this way: better to learn not to tip-stall on a $200 1/4 CAP now than on a $2000 50% Extra later, yes?