Originally posted by Marty
What should I be looking out for and what would be good technique for basic loops and rolls in Normal mode. That is, having only -1 degree pitch available? I have not setup 3D pitch or idle ups because I like the varying sound of throttle and rotor rpm over the constant screach/drone of constant headspeed. The way I'm flying it looks and sounds more like a real heli and am enjoying my Raptor 50 in this manner. I know I'll need the constant headspeed for for more serious 3D maneuvering but it seems to me this is unnecessary for simple loops and rolls? 
"rpm over the constant screech/drone of constant head-speed"
Constant head-speed is what you want to have irregardless of
idle up mode or normal modes. For doing any aerobatics you need to maintain a constant head speed otherwise you won't have enough head-speed to complete a maneuver.