I have to be honest here, this is probably going to be the most maneuverable, easy-to-fly, and non modded (except for XML) VTOL in all of Simple Planes that you have ever flown. Stare-worthy design meets ultimate utility in the S.T.V. It is fully capable of vertical takeoff and landing with ease. It is also sea-worthy and can be landed and took off vertically & horizontally on water. If you are the kind of person who likes to feel for themselves download it now and skip the instructions. To takeoff STOL: Put VTOL slider at the notch in between the middle and the top. Max throttle, retract gear and put VTOL at the top. For VTOL Takeoff, gently pitch forward (With VTOL slider at middle) and increase throttle until lift off. React to rolling and pitching with the roll and pitch reaction control nozzles. Then pitch forward and move VTOL slider all the way up and commence forward flight. For VTOL Landing, come in slow, reversing the VTOL slider to slow down. Don't stay in reverse thrust for too long or you will flip. Gently lower throttle until you touch down. Kill throttle and apply brakes. Because of extreme maneuverability it is possible to land pretty much anywhere. I have landed on several of the tiny islands scattered around the oceans. Have fun and enjoy. I see possibility for armament, so feel free to make successors.