These types tend to be abit under powered, we had bad issues with a parkzone model, believe it ended with part problems, then tried a newbies Exceed Cub, didn't expect much and first day way too windy made a bunnie hop and decided to adjust more on the COG Center Of Gravity, moved it towards the front, usually want about 27 percent or around 1/3 of the way back from the leading edge, turned out to be just behind the start of the lettering near the front edge, next day with better trim and winds down this puppie not only flew but made very decent altitude, even the new flyer had some brief stick time, turned on him and took the controls, it flew very well for us, and I was acutally suprised on how well it handled....so proper trims, and correct COG do make a big difference, seasoned pilot is your best option, these are a bargain basement flyer now $69 complete from Nitroplanes, even ordered one for a knock about, these aren't the best planes but certainly low investment and yes, do fly nicely even stock, many eventually upgrade the motor..your option, I liked it !! Expected it to be zoomy as a small flyer, but it had a decent speed for the newcomer...BEST ..<>..
Another secret on getting this one to fly is let it gain airspeed, keep the wings and nose level as it goes out, when reaching some altitude make the easy turn, I personally elected with slightest up elevator trim, just a tadd, don't over due it, made nice altitude with these settings ....on the turns slight up elevator, again careful as can nose up to a stall for the newbie, gentle on the stick, its a winner !
Lots of videos on this one, many even accomplished pilots turn abit too soon on the release and it noses up and or goes down to the turf, so let it fly out..it will take off from the pavement but I prefer the hand launch for this paticular model, so if your a newbie have someone else toss it straight out, not up or down, and into the breeze, give you more time on the controls....
Last a cute video, actually an accomplished heli pilot, he learns very quickly how to fly the Exceed Cub, but only after a few failures, very typical and entertaining:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvm4I...eature=related