I guess that we all knew it wood happen, and yesterday was the day.
Taking the advise of what i am hearing, i took the training wheels off and flipped the switch on the Sportman S+ over to experienced mode. Whole different world up there when you are actually flying on your own.
After 3 or 4 minutes without training wheels, figured that i would take advantage of my new found freedom and do a barrel roll. Bad idea, and i just wasnt ready.
I pulled back on the stick to give a little nose up, and when i went aileron left, i think i was still on the elevator. Was not 3 mistakes high, was flat out not rrady, and i panicked.
This plane is amazingly fast when headed straight for the ground. I hit the oh crap button, but in my wittless frenzy, i hit it twice. Haha
Absolute verticle 3/4 throttle nose plant.
Not much damage done, except to my pride and my nerves.
Repair, assess, adjust, and back into the air.
The rest of the day went great in experienced mode. Not super smoothe or great control, but that will come with time, and it will be easier when not rattled i am sure.
Landing was different without self leveling, but it actually went pretty well.
Can't wait to get out again, but i think a couple more sessions of ovals and 8s are in order until i am comfortable and in complete control.