They aren't quite conventional aircraft when it comes to taking off, you can't use a runway generally but rather an all over field or similar. If when you are taking off and the chute isn't straight if you accelerate the cart turns to match the angle of the chute. Pretty easy to control really however is subject to wind, gusts, runway area and user control input. A fun machine, great for taking away with a caravan and a good one to fall back to when GA becomes too expensive and political for you.