Make sure after the brim is removed(Brim may not exist) to expand the tree with the handle and the keep the base on a flat surface. Don't pull super hard obviously. While playing with it keep one or two fingers on the base unless you would like too launch it(something that is actually quite fun). Enjoy!!!!! I am not sure how to use ams nor do I have it so if someone wants to, they can remix this and made an ams or maybe a version with a wide base. Merry Christmas!