well my mid-arm, Bailey 15" has ways to put tension on it so it doesn't fly away. you can let the rolled quilt drag on the bed or lower the foot so that it drags a bit, some of that fly away is the frame, super smooth movement. I haven't turned my stitch regulator off since I got it a few months ago but on most videos I watch if they are doing stipple or meander or anything that you can just go at steady they always turn it off.
I think a little artistic talent would go a long way in LA quilting, , I don't have a drop of talent so I have to rely on patterns, templates and pantos, they are all much easier and better since I got the SR. IF I could safely handle another payment I would get one with more bells and whistles but I can't , but I am happy with what I have, cost me around $3000 to get going, of course I've added $$$$ to it in 2 yrs.