I was worried over nothing then, those controls sound perfect! The flaps are so synchronized with the motion that I thought you were pressing down buttons to trigger them, I didn't expect that you've matched the animations with game physics!
I've got a lot of plans for my own game. I want items, companion assistance, spells, gods, an overworld map, and shop management. However, I think that it will be really important to slow down with adding features after the second week and focus on the sexy stuff.