HI the list posted as to what to expect when flying is a very very good one-the gentelman knows his RC flying- i would just like to add-when making your turns on the far corners- turn with aileronsthen add in a little up elevator-to keep the nose up around the corner-if the nose drops with a little up inputthat will indicate you are nose heavyadd 1/2 oz(at a time ) of lead to the tail until the nose flys level -when a little up is input on the cornersthat is how i balance my planes in actual flightas you add weight to the tail the elevator sensativity will increase -so just be aware of thatjust put in less stick control do expect anything to happen on the first flight (here is were an instuctor is worth his weight in GOLD and airplanes ) as trimming the plane to fly straight and levelINTO THE WINDwill be your greatest challengeafter that -i usually need about 10-15 flights to work out the bugs of a given plane to have it dial in and fly to my liking- wishing you the best of luck-this hobby is not like very competitive-car racingyou should get all the help you require at your local aerodrome-and make some good helpful friendsthere is no competition there-just guys who will help you succeedyou are doing this the harder way