first, make the aircraft, then place a VTOL engine, then place the actual VTOL thrust engine on the COM this will ensure it is stable whilst taking off and landing. Then add the RCNs that will help maneuver your aircraft whilst taking off. here is the finished project using these steps
Although the tutorial one does have 1, as it is easier to learn to fly with
@ReturnOfJeffChandler
I made one with no gyro
Wait for it, I will write a complete list and include calculations on the engine/mass ratio. I already had made a tutorial plane to share
Missed the gyro step