Learning 3D is FRUSTRATING!!
 

....... But it has it's payoffs.....

Last night, right before sundown, I finally nailed a good 20 second hover. Then I repeated it two more times.....

Help. I'm addicted.

RE: Learning 3D is FRUSTRATING!!
 

I would say it differently.
Learning 3D is rewarding. Snafus along the way can be frustrating.

RE: Learning 3D is FRUSTRATING!!
 

Get a helicopter, they really help your 3d flying!!! they are also the most rewarding, scary and frustrating thing that you will fly!!

RE: Learning 3D is FRUSTRATING!!
 

Yep, you've got the bug.

RE: Learning 3D is FRUSTRATING!!
 

Indeed. Gluing Balsa back together can be very frustrating.

RE: Learning 3D is FRUSTRATING!!
 

I started into 3D about 4 years ago by accident but eventually learned alot od 3d manuvers.I destroyed a few planes learning how to do it and god knows how many landing gears.I'm still learning simply because I am not an addict ..my older pilots in my ny club tend to tease and scff at 3d particularly because they are electric.but I fly gas too.hovering is hard ..I can do it maybe 10 seconds .but I have mastered blenders and knife edge spins along with elevators walls and the like.I am determined this summer to learn rolling harriers and nail down a decent hover.but if I dont I stillhave alot of fun..

yes it can be frustrating especially when it crashes but its a great challenge as I get tired of flying just loops and circles.I like pushing myself to learn..

RE: Learning 3D is FRUSTRATING!!
 

I started into 3D late last Fall with electric's. I have the Eratix 3D, Addiction X, and the new EF 60" Edge 540. All are very 3D capable planes. It's just up to me to learn a little more. I'm still having a little trouble with hovering and I think I'm just over controlling. On average I'm running about 60% expo so I don't think I'm over dueing it. I only get out once or twice a week so it may still take some time. I'm really enjoying it though.

RE: Learning 3D is FRUSTRATING!!
 

My hat goes off to anyone who attemps 3D.

My attempt failed, but I still fly loops, not circles, generally up and down the runway. :D

3D has changed this hobby forever. Absolutely for the good.

Hobby or "Sport?"

A Sport it probably is.

RE: Learning 3D is FRUSTRATING!!
 

Keep pushing and pushing, fly better EVERY TIME you fly and you will succeed (providing you have the necessary talent, reaction speeds and balls).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTtxStJJyFI