And, if you don't think RC flight doesn't look like the video presented in this thread, well, guess what... it does. And it didn't take two minutes, either. Although it was an extreme example, it IS an example of a crabbing approach and final. It is simple to set up, but takes a moment of thought on the downwind prior to the turn to base, that you make the adjustments necessary to actually make the turns, then apply and hold the right amount of rudder to make a safe landing.

This is not something that you 'just get', it's something you practice and learn to do. Nothing in this hobby is done by osmosis, it is a learned process done over and over again. And, guess what, it's both challenging AND rewarding... as well as fun!!

You can go home, or you can stick around and learn something.

Granted, there are times when we have all just gone home. It takes some experience to learn your limitations, then either stick with them, or learn to overcome them. Either way, it is, as I said, both challenging AND rewarding. There is no wrong answer. If you want a challenge, then stick around. If you just want to fly and avoid problems, then, do as you wish. As I said, there are no wrong answers here. A lot of us prefer the challenge, though.

CGr.