I purchased this kit in the spring and have been flying it all summer long. Hand launch method is different for each jet it seems, I have 3 64mm, one 30mm and one 35mm. We have found that launching this jet like a frisbee is about the best for us. Take the jet by one wing, full throttle and swing into the air level and just a bit nose up. One tough jet as I have nosed it in once or twice. Build was very easy and instructions were more than adequate for a builder with just a bit of experience. I use the 2.4 Spectrum compatible receiver sold here in mine and a 1600 3s 65c battery for about 3.5 minutes of WOT flying time. Plane slows down well for landing and it takes a master to keep the fuel tanks attached. The tanks are the only negative I have about this plane but all the F86's in this size use the same tanks for landing on. Tanks are the only reason I give the overall a 4 star. When this jet goes I will get another one to replace it. Nice F86.