I would first test the transmitter and receiver to make sure it works without glitches and for at least 100 meters, maybe use some servos for testing.
If that works, start over with a factory default airplane model setting in the transmitter and make sure you have the transmitter set up so the flight mode switch is working.
do not set any dual rate mode in the transmitter since you need full yaw stick for it to arm
select PWMSync ESC type.
make sure to set the arming type as expected, most people use low throttle plus yaw right for arming.
use default settings (not some cloud config).
calibrate the ESCs (see wiki) including lowest reliable motor speed.
do not set any altitude hold or GPS mode since CC3D can't use those.