60-Day Flight Guide

Move straight from a flowing turn into a roll — with no pause in between. Goal: a seamless transition, no interruption in the throttle flow.

Fly a straight line and, with forward speed, move directly into a flip at the end. Timing: the pitch input exactly when the line ends.

Half roll, then nose down and pull out in the opposite direction. A classic direction reversal needing little space. In the simulator first, then for real with plenty of altitude.

Practise the Split-S to the left AND right confidently. Both directions equally comfortable — this is often underrated and later makes many lines possible in the first place.

Try the power loop from a higher entry speed. The curve gets bigger, the transition rounder. More speed = more time for corrections.

Don't stop after the power loop — go straight into the next manoeuvre or a new line. The exit of the power loop is a skill of its own.

No targeted exercises. Just fly whatever feels good. In free sessions the brain often processes more than in targeted training.

Half back-flip + simultaneous half roll. In the simulator first, until the timing is solid — there's little room for error for real.

At least 40 m altitude for the first attempts. Common mistake: pitch and roll not simultaneous enough — then it becomes more of a normal flip.

Fly vertically up, use yaw at the top point to turn 180°, then vertically down. The timing of the yaw input decides everything.

The juicy begins with a controlled nose-down. Today: only the first part of the trick — vertically down, control the throttle, pull back up. The basis for the complete juicy.

Power loop + stall turn combined. Make sure the transition is solid in the simulator before doing it for real.

Deliberately revisit the trick that was least solid in weeks 5–6. Targeted repetition matters more than learning new tricks.

Today, freely combine everything you've learned and record it with the drone camera. Watching your own footage is the best feedback — you see mistakes instantly.

Find a recurring spot — ideally with interesting structure, obstacles or levels. The best freestyle pilots know their spot by heart.

On the ground before flying, visualise a concrete line: "left around the tree, then a roll, then Split-S back". Then fly exactly that.

Don't fly around obstacles — fly with them. Over a hill, along a wall, through a gap. With a wide margin first, then tighter.

Fly very close to the ground, but controlled. The ground effect on low whoops like the Flylens is noticeable — reduce throttle a little below 0.5 m.

Listen to a favourite track (120–140 BPM) while flying and put tricks on the beat. Sounds odd, but it really makes a difference to the flow.

Rehearse three different prepared lines at your spot until they are reproducible. Consistency beats spectacle.

Watch the week's recordings, write down what went well and what didn't. Set concrete points for the next week.

Get to know your own flying style: at what battery level (OSD warning) does a typical session end for you? Analyse blackbox logs, never land below 3.5 V/cell.

Adjust the throttle expo in Betaflight. Freestyle needs more finesse in the mid-range than racing. Test-fly after each change, not several at once.

In the garden or on an open area: deliberately switch off the transmitter (low altitude, over grass) and watch what the drone does. Knowing the failsafe delay is a must — see also Analysis Comparison.

In the simulator: deliberately steer into difficult attitudes and fly out. Know turtle mode and when you don't need it. For real: practise inverted attitude (controlled, at high altitude).

After each session, briefly listen for unusual sounds. Look at the blackbox log: differences in motor outputs can indicate prop damage, motor wear or tuning problems. Early detection prevents crashes.

Deliberately fly in light wind (3–5 m/s) and feel the compensation inputs. Whoops like the Flylens are more wind-sensitive than larger quads — learn this early.

Check all props for damage, test motors for play, check ducts for cracks. On the Flylens especially: duct cracks noticeably change the aerodynamics.

Bring the one trick that suits you best to consistency over several sessions. Don't get broader, go deeper.

For a whole battery, deliberately fly as if someone were watching. Keep the footage — it's a record of your progress after 60 days.

Put the first footage from days 1–7 next to the current one. The improvement is almost always greater than you perceive yourself. The eye gets used to your own progress — video shows the truth.

What comes after 60 days? Options: racing, cinematic FPV, a deeper tuning rabbit hole, FPV in the community. What pulls you most?