Zoned, I own a Sig Cap-231 which is very similar in design to the h-9 Cap-232. People warned me and got my anxiety up before I flew it the first time just like you. Finally someone gave me some concrete info rather than just scareing me that I was going to snap either taking off or landing the first time I flew it. Heres what to do! First, you need dual rates, either computer of not. You should have one with a plane of this size and type. DO NOT get carried away with extreme elevator! I know it looks cool showing your buddys that you can turn it 45 degrees but dont! Actually its ok to set up high rates that way. The rudder and aileron set up is not as critical as elevator (as far as snapping goes). The trick is to get LOW RATE ELEVATOR set up correctly. First, set them by the book. Take off level, pulling up gently that first time. After you get the trims set up and fly around a few times or even a few flights do this: Go up real high, fly across in front of you about medium throttle. Pull hard back all the way on the elevator (still low rates) and watch what the plane does. If it goes straight up you're in business. If it tips to one side (stalls) you need to land and take a little throw out. If you get this set right then you are assured that if you get in one of those situations when your brain stops functioning (happens to us all) and you rock back all the way on that elevator, your plane will not tip. What the other members above said about keeping nose down and not flying too slow are very critical and will cause ANY plane to stall. At least now you know its going to be you and not something beyond your control that makes the plane snap. My two cents