My biggest challenge was being able to keep the plane at the same altitude without climbing. Once I got it, it was cake. I really truly learned on the OMP Proyak and still love flying it.

CG....as the CG gets pushed back it seems easier. The way I was taught was to fly plane inverted. Should only be giving it a smidge of elevator if any to keep it flying level. Be advised that as the fuel level goes down, it will become more tail heavy. Easy fix - when buzzing around and getting ready to land...I give it 1 or 2 clicks of down elevator and it still just glides right in.

Once you are able to keep the plane pointing up and have gotten the corrections down, you're almost there. With the throttle, I found that perfect sweet spot on the stick where the plane sticks in the air( about 1/2 throttle for me). As I correct the plane by giving input to the surfaces...I only have to give it 1 or two notches up and down on throttle to keep its altitude right where it is. Now sometimes you will need more for drastic corrections....but keep practicing and you will get the hang of it. Practice high...and learn to control the throttle a click at a time.

Sim - if you have Real Flight....it has a hover training mode. It actually allows you to set the SIM to only control a single surface while hovering. Spend 15 minutes on each one. Then spend a few minutes on each surface in conjunction with throttle. Took me about 1-2 hours doing this and it all just came together for me.

Right thrust...you can use washers under the front engine rails. I currently have 1 on each side...but will be adding 1 more at some point. That should be perfect. You will still be able to hover regardless.