I have been wanting to get the figure 8 thing working but something to do with how I do the turns on the outside has me screwed up. When I start from a hover (tail in) in front of myself and go off to my left, I will automatically make that turn to the right (which keeps the tail in basically) as opposed to turning to the left which means I would have to be nose in for way too long. It switches on the other end, basically flying in a manner that minimizes that time.

I have gotten the brain connection down by saying to myself heli going right - push right and that seems to work but still in that area of confusion. I know what needs to be done, its getting the signal from the brain to the hand...

I ended up skirting the top of a tree yesterday and really have no idea how I got it back on the ground in one piece.

Lots of good helicopter noises! generous amounts of positive collective and throttle saved it and the fact that the tail is so excellent I suppose.

I will try the walking along with it and see how that helps. I have been told to face away and look over my shoulder though I think that might defeat the purpose.