I didn't put weights on mine when I learned, but heard of some guys who did and they liked it. Others moved the connecting rod in one hole on the servo to reduce cyclic response. The only experience I have with weights is on the Bell/Hiller upgrade. Started without the weights and couldn't believe how sensitive it was. Expo would have helped here, but these stock radios are not equipped, so the wieght really helped calm it down. Even now, I never input more than about a 1/16th inch movement. Infact, if I exhale out my nose, the air on the sticks has an effect. (well, maybe) My point is I would like to feel the spring tension against my thumb and finger a little more, and now its barely there. So, to each their own. The biggest problem with learning to fly RC is overcontrolling.