Geeeezzzzzz!!!  I originally started flying FPV in angle mode, then I decided I need to learn acro and while I was learning I was flying LOS.  So I got to the point that I could at least putter around in acro and thought, time to go back to FPV.  I am having a terrible time with it.  The biggest problem I am having is with maintaining a consistent altitude.  I fly low...generally under 6 feet and I keep bouncing it off the ground.  Also I am finding very difficult to move forward at a slow pace...I end up hovering and then before I know it I am drifting backwards or off to the side.  OF course I only started this return to FPV today and I am sure it's going to take a while to get a handle on it just as it did learning acro in LOS.  I almost sent it through the kitchen window today.  Got away from me and by the time I realize where it was headed the only thing I could do was chop the throttle and it hit about two inches under the window on the brick (more battle scars).  I am also using an 8" screen, not goggles and that may be throwing me a curve as well.

Ok.....I've whined enough....just needed to vent.  This is a wonderful place to learn and I really appreciated all that have helped me along the way!!

Just remember the three p's practice practice practice

Don't give up, it'll just click like riding a bike

3 p's.......in my case, it'll be the 10 p's hahahahaha.  I have no intention of giving up.....I've bought to many props for that!!!    Thanks guys!

You are not allowed to give up.

I felt really confident in LOS acro when I made a switch to FPV. My first session was 15 minutes of grass hopping

I assure you gentlemen, I shall persevere....ok...well maybe its the FPV that will preserver, but I shall go down fighting!

(27-Jun-2016, 11:50 AM)sirdude Wrote: I assure you gentlemen, I shall persevere....ok...well maybe its the FPV that will preserver, but I shall go down fighting!

That's the spirit    .

If you lived in my neck  of the woods I would come fly with you and teach you the little I know, but at least get you up and flying FPV.

I am not sure I could comprehend "the little you know", because from what I've seen/read, you know quite a lot. The offer is appreciated greatly, thank you! I've always wanted to visit your neck of the wood, so you never know. Maybe I'll show up and you can fly and I'll do a lot of crashing. hahahahhaha Thanks Biggles!

use the force young Jedi. if it's any consolation my first fpv flight lasted about a whole 10 minutes, and 9 minutes of it was looking for my quad. first I take off, hit some power lines almost knocking out the power to church who's parking lot I was flying it. then losing control of my quad and ending up in a storm run off with a broken arm, ejected battery pack and just a stem of what was once a clover antenna. now my flights consist of tree trimming, mowing the lawn, and using airgates as target practice.

I think I've used most of the force already........chopping down plants, burying it a sand pile (rough on motors), skipping off the roof, etc etc. However I actually am making progress.....just so damn slow. At my age I have a right to be impatient damn it!! Anyway, so far I haven't almost taken the power out on anything.....yet, so you're at least one up on me! Appreciate the kind words Jimmy! I shall continue to bore everyone with my saga....oh...maybe they can make a movie??? No? Oh well, worth a shot. : )

give this a try if you're having trouble with altitude control, it's what I did and it helped me out, maybe it might work for you also. try tilting your fpv camera down, with just a little tiny bit of up tilt. I had mine almost pointed straight forward, so when it was on the ground I can I actually see the ground just below midway point of my screen. that'll cause you to fly slower, and you'll be able to see the ground while flying so you'll be able to judge altitude. after a few flights you'll get use to adjusting throttle with your pitch.

I've already got my camera pointed just about level, for that reason. I just think its that am used to a different perspective. With LOS you can see everything around the quad and it's relationship to it. With FPV, you don't know what's above, below, to the sides, or behind you. As long as you're moving forward that,s great, but if you're sliding sideways or backwards, where I fly, you're hosed (most of the time). With LOS, seeing everything around me, I'm better able to plan my course, with FPV, I don't have that ability. It'll come....may take a little longer then I would like, but...it WILL come. Thanks for your help Jimmy, it's appreciated. : )

My 2 cents... never try to hover in FPV it's really really hard even for an advanced flyer to hover in FPV...

always fly forward, learn how to control your speed is probably what you should be doing

Understood Oscar. I don't try to hover, it just seems to happen when I am trying to control my speed...I back off on the throttle and ease off on the pitch to slow down and the next thing I know, I am drifting backwards or off to the side. I suspect I'll get the hang of it (I hope). Thanks for your input Oscar, valuable as always! : )