I regularly get emails from owners of the AXN asking me how to launch this model plane. Usually, the writer is complaining that when they launch the model, it just nose-dives into the ground.
Well here is the secret to launching your AXN: use only a small amount of throttle and throw upwards at about a 15-25 degree angle.
Give it a good firm throw -- don't be a girl about it -- and once the model is flying, add a little power and up elevator to climb away.
You can also try launching with *no* power and see how far the model glides.
I hope this helps all those who have been crashing their AXNs straight out of the launch.