The FPV Coach

[@friederek]

That's what i wanted to see for sooo long: People learning, making mistakes and struggling through. Very brave of Chad. Well done 🙂

[@seanc.5310]

There are lots people learning, making mistakes and struggling... It's called most people's KZbin channels

[@LeonVuksic]

@@seanc.5310 couldn't agree more! :) p.s. if you wanna see some funny RC shit, check out some of my videos 😂

[@poulmartinmller4094]

@@seanc.5310.... learning a lot at my end it seems - converting it into progress on the other hand is f.slow - or maybe I'm the slow bit, that's very possible but my money is on god being an arsehole whilst we try to rip her a new one :-) so keep the faith....

[@RGMGFitness]

Oh, if you've watched my FPV videos....you'll see some struggling going on. 5 seconds of flight time..then a crash! Then weeks to get in the air again. 😣😣😣

[@34Calvin]

Love this follow up after the build - so good!!

[@JoshWithrow]

This was *SUCH* a good video for *SO* many reasons! This is fantastic content! Chad is the perfect subject for these videos. He's verbose and not afraid to ask the questions that so many people have, and he's surrounded himself with so many professionals that have so many different strengths when it comes to explaining, demonstrating, and education us all on the subjects at hand. Bravo, guys!

[@allennickles3970]

I agree 100% with Josh.. Bravo guys....More Content like this..we all struggle with different things..And videos like this with so many great pilots exsplaining how to ...is a win win for everyone..keep up the great work

[@du4-fpv777]

Chad Chad Chad.... Let them hate. NO ONE HAS JUST SKIPPED THE LEARNING. They just kept it to themselves or forget where they came from! 90% of people started in angle mode! I after 4 years am still learning. I have the right roll down pat! And that's about all I can do without thinking. You're doing great and you have no clue how many people you are helping by showing your faults! All the pros didn't publicly show their struggles! Thank you for being man enough!

[@MrGaussFPV]

☝️🤓 I agree with him

[@du4-fpv777]

@@MrGaussFPV thanks man. Just trying to help anyway I can. I know I'll never be "pro" but I absorb everything I learn that interest me. I wish it was my full time job just to help....

[@RotorRiot]

You bring up a good point... people might like seeing someone they know progress.

[@braindead4554]

@@RotorRiot I would love to see more videos of Chad progressing and the journey he took to get there. Love the build video and seeing how a budget setup flies so beautifully. I have been struggling the orbit with my Whoop and the way that Vort3x explained it so simply, made something click in my head. I was doing it backward like Chad was. KEEP THESE VIDS COMING!! I can relate to Chad so much as I watch these.

[@ledchickenfpv7164]

@@RotorRiot Abso-frickin-lutely we would! I'm pulling for this becoming a lony running series because I'm at a similar level and plan to go out and duplicate this lesson for myself asap. It would be awesome and helpful for many, I bet, if we all got to follow along and learn with Chad as he learn tricks and maneuvers! Please make it so!

[@VIKFPV]

PRACTICE with a PURPOSE! That’s how you get better - it’s not as easy as just going out and RIPPING IT! Pretty good concept video to help beginners. 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@wolffpv535]

Preach it bro!!

[@afrog2666]

Having flown heli`s I`m pretty imprinted when it comes to step by step basic navigation, and doing one thing at a time, you have to practice SO much with heli`s, coming to quads is like YAYY this is so easy, and then you get into the fancier stuff and be all like "oh.. OH.. Oh ok.."

[@braun1017]

Braille skateboarding had a dude named Lance. The premise and mission of Braille was to teach and spread skateboarding to all. Anywho the channel was flooded with pro skaters teaching “pro” skaters. The biggest asset To Braille according to the CEO was their camera man (Lance). No experience with skating but brought a beginners perspective and allowed the pros to really analyze the foundation of their craft. Long story short it’s always good to see the beginnings or remind yourself where you came from.

[@mylesruss]

good vid, more fpv coach please, very informative

[@ZoeFPV]

Hahahha- this was great! Getting back to basics is always great- and people tend to forget gaining skill takes practice :D Nice to see an "old dog learn new tricks"

[@RotorRiot]

Wait - who’s the “old dog”?! Thanks Zoe! Glad you enjoyed it!😃

[@ledchickenfpv7164]

I'm an old dog trying to learn how to fly! Come to Vermont and be my coach Zoe! 😁👍

[@wrstew1272]

Chad- more just like this! At 67 I am in the same learning curve as you are. Big fixed wings don't fly like quads, this is perfect. Great video.

[@readysetdrone]

Great video! I’m in the same boat...stuck at a plateau with my FPV and working to get better. This video was a cool look at that process!

[@HuntAndFishExchange]

That was really good - I think we need a whole series Coached by Jeff Orta. He is really good at explaining the mechanics of the maneuver.

[@fawkeyes5111]

that power-loop to tree-dive is a freakn beauty o// fantastic episode!

[@fairlyfunctional2236]

You are doing great! It took me so much longer to get that far than it did you.watch out guys,here comes your competition!GO,CHAD!

[@slingitsideways]

Videos like these keep me motivated to carry on when I can't see a improvement in my own flying, because even if I can't see it, others can, and in this community is full of encouragement.

[@christophergay48]

Look Chad no one is ripping on you just relatable content for anyone to enjoy and learn . Keep videos like this coming for all.

[@BigPieceOfChicken_Fpv]

Wsup Peeps.... This is Damian, from VA Beach Va... I got into Fpv for 3 years. Ive only been flying for 2. Flying Fpv on a budget leaves gaps in the time that I am able to fly.... My point in all of this is... I dont have the background of most pilots.... Ive learned everything from watching hundreds of videos of Ladrib, Josh, vortex, local pilots, stew from us features, all of you. I'm still scared to tune... But Ladrib gets me thru that.... Soooo.... We need more videos like this. I thought that he was a decent pilot.... No wonder he never flies.... But, watching him transition into Fpv, just lit a fire under my ass.... This is the best vid that I have seen out of thousands.... Thank u for the boost... Long Live Rotor Riot...... Y'all my ninjaz.....

[@_seriousrob_]

I loved both of these videos. The struggle is real for a beginner and there are so many chances to miss or break stuff. It's a learning process and big thanks to Rotor Riot for showing that. Keep it on guys & girls!

[@Jdogg5343]

I think the community needs more of this with Jeff and Kapper! Jeff explains things very well and Kapper does a good job explaining the struggles that some people may not know how to verbalize. Great vid! I am sure it has helped a number of people! Love that 50cent reference lol!

[@ehlrobbo]

Really great video, thanks guys. I like your return to this style - no 'hype' and 'false over excitement' - just real conversations, and natural dialogue. And Kapperccino relating to the majority of us still learning is awesome for your brand.

[@Highflyer86]

This is the first time that I am actually commenting on an FPV video. I am at the beginning of my FPV adventure as well. I am a fan of you Kapperccino! I love your approach and I really enjoy these (your) videos. Your humble personality makes it more enjoyable to watch than many of the other FPV videos that I have seen so far. Thank you, keep it going!

[@ifpo238]

Chad, you're a better pilot than I am and I've been watching this stuff for years. I have the gear, but I lack the time, as I imagine you do. It's all about stick time. You have nothing to be embarrassed about. You've been building a company; you've not had the luxury of flying all day every day for the love of it and being snatched up by Rotor Riot after you proved your worth.

[@tq64to4]

I remember being super excited just to make it through a gate.. hang in there folks you will get it!

[@Alluvian567]

As a newbie, gates are TOUGH. Well actually, multiple gates in a row are TOUGH. One gap is pretty easy to hit, you can come at it at any angle, you can panic and blast off to the sky just as you pass it etc... With multiple gates you have to stay really low and in control. I was doing lots of tricks in the sim, and was pretty happy with myself and still had a super hard time making it through even the easiest courses in liftoff. It took a long time to get that low altitude control. I can now do many liftoff tracks, which made me much better in the sim. I need to spend more time on my real quad now that I have it, but I am never at home with daylight. I have only done 3 packs, and my real quad thrust is WAAAAAAAY more touchy than the sim. I wonder if some of that is that I broke my bank and didn't have enough left for an action cam. Wondering if I should reduce my throttle in betaflight or add in some expo. The quad hovers at less than 1/4 stick, and everything in liftoff seems to hover around half stick.

[@tq64to4]

Sims seem harder than real quads imo

[@Jake_WY7JMS]

Nicely done on the past couple of videos. I built a 5” for my dad and haven’t built one myself. I have always wanted a freestyle rig after working on my 450 AP rig. These two videos had me glued to my screen. The close out of Chad just doing his freestyle was awesome. After the build video, I’m tempted to copy it for my own freestyle rig. Thanks guys for these videos, will be going to your store soon!

[@damonbfpv]

only half way through the video at the minute but this needs to be a weekly thing with chad,,would be interesting to see how quick he picks things up with newer tech compared to back in the day ,,,it took me weeks to learn a split s,,then the powerloop ,,that was terrifying...i hope chad really gets into it and starts doing fpv videos on his channel

[@LO_FLI]

Chad this is brilliant, glad you're finally taking advantage of all the experienced pilots around you. :D

[@BreakDown2197]

This was seriously one of the best instructional videos I've seen yet. Show us someone who is new learning whatever the video is covering. It really helped me see some of the things I was doing and how to correct them.

[@chris-jones]

One of the best Rotor Riot videos of recent times. More of these please I’m invested in seeing your improvement now. It would’ve been nice to have had a timed lap before and after to be able to see how much you improved. I also love how the guys you have mentored and bought to our attention are helping you to re- discover your love for the hobby. More please.

[@otherbrotherdarrel]

Love it. Keep this series going. It's great to learn how it's done and put it all together. Stick overlays would be a nice touch to get a complete understanding.

[@oxgon]

This is one of my favorite videos, seeing the kappa finally enjoying part of what he's been involved in. Please don't stop and don't let people get to you. Do it for the fans don't focus on the hate it you will be letting the people you know care down.

[@ched999uk]

PLEASE PLEASE make more vids like this. It is so much help when an experienced pilot is saying how to make moves better. It's the voice over advice that is so important. Stick overlays might be helpful as well but that may over complicate the viewing. Chad THANKS SO MUCH allowing us to see you learn, you can't believe how helpful this video is. Thanks.

[@madluvr]

Chad this was awesome! I had my first FPV flight this last weekend and so this is exactly what I wanted to see and learn from. Excellent content. Keep it coming.

[@kylewatson577]

Awsome video. Beginner here like how you explained how to break down and look at each piece. Hopefully see more vids like this.

[@TimAllardyce]

Third! Edit: ...thanks for putting these two videos together! Its great to see the trouble and effort required! Ill get there eventually.. would love to see Vortex progress on something over 8 months!

[@MichaelRollins]

One of the best RR episodes to date. Real, honest, transparent. Just add Kappercino.

[@traazorr]

Really enjoyed seeing a real time coaching. So many small simple instructions that a learning pilot like myself miss trying to teach my self. More of these coaching videos please!!!!

[@altecco]

RHooooo it's awesome, there are a lot of people waiting for this kind of video !!! Thanks you so much and please MORE MORE MORE

[@davidtyler2017]

Way to go Kapperccino!! Just getting into FPV. Love the video!!!

[@IanBeaty]

Fantastic content! I can use this to help teach new pilots. Thanks for putting yourself out there Chad. So well done!

[@markmanning239]

Chad totally wrong love this video you have no idea how much this is helping me I am truly a newbie and this really helps please don’t stop keep the videos going

[@michaellowe7815]

need a series of these now. it's lotsa information to see the steps to learning how to fly and what it takes wow this was cool and Chad ,, no negative you are showing us all how to be brave and take guidance.

[@NivBetsalel]

I'm so happy for this video. I've been into quads for a while but I still suck at flying them. I love all the beginner related videos recently, that's what I loved about RR originally. Yes you did some wicked cool tricks, but helping out the noobies is always a noble cause. Keep it up guys, I'd love to see more stuff like this.

[@jeffpv8408]

Great stuff gents. Very humble of Chad to do this and it is exciting to see someone so involved in the business side actually letting loose and being honest.

[@enzoventer1922]

I love the concept of these videos! rotor riot has a perfect mix of videos for begginers all the way to advanced.

[@rightcoastbias]

Second best RR video ever created. It’s really about community. It’s how so many perceive the videos we watch and try to emulate. Jeff’s an amazing coach. Chad was a honest student.

[@RotorRiot]

Thanks! What’s the first?!

[@revfpv4035]

Great video guys. I've been in a slump lately and I think you guys have opened my eyes to a way I hadn't thought of b4. Practice with purpose is a great idea. Nice flying kap. Keep up the fun

[@hdsinner]

My favorite thing is knowing how long Chad has been a part of this hobby and then seeing his passion reignite.

[@zoticxx]

Great content guys. Keep these coaching videos coming. I just got into the hobby and am confident in my flying at this point, but the coaching is all that's missing. Thanks guys

[@alphapapa77]

As someone starting out into FPV and getting away from just angle LOS flying this was great! Thanks - Flying in the Florida Keys - no groups here

[@CreepinFPV]

This is such a great series, you tend to forget how hard it was to learn the "simple" tricks ( split s and whatever ) this really shows that not everyone can be a LeDrib, Thats a great thing. Please keep these videos going!

[@jackiemonroejemfpv4204]

Great job teaching Chad, also what’s up with everyone using two CP antenna now? Is it better than the CP and patch combo?

[@kennyono4389]

This is awesome. Anyone new don’t be hard on yourself we’re all here learning something new every day.

[@EthanMitchell_YouTube]

Awesome video guys! I just started practicing with a sim and this video has been extremely helpful!! Please please make more!

[@iandouglas703]

The best part I like to watch is the smile they have on there face when they are flying, you can clearly see they are enjoying it 🙂

[@Thisguyandhiscamera]

Great video, great job Chad. Making yourself vulnerable is tough, but man, the benefits are incredible (for all of us newbies) Kudos man!

[@bignay01]

This type of content is very helpful to me. I'm sure many other pilots as well. Please put out more content like this.

[@fuzzytxt2278]

Chad, I love this! dont let people (and yourself) shoot ya down. I am just learning and like Drew said everyone has been a noob at one point. NOT one person picked up a transmitter and was like "OH I GOT THIS BRO" Keep it up! Love this video!

[@rensnieuwenhuis2524]

These are the video’s I feel I NEED. I am an avarage pilot after more than half a year of flying but I’m struggling with particular moves and sometimes it’s hard to figure out how to improve it by myself. These kind of videos, learning ‘basics’ will help me and a lot of other people to get better

[@ir8dudefpv]

Great content! Entertaining and instructional. The fact we get to see both the coach perspective as well as student while learning with dialogue from both sides during the process.

[@Stickyllama]

This is great stuff ! Please can we see more. Very educational and thanks Chad for helping me learn through you

[@DavidBarbarine]

Genius video! Chad & Jeff combination really worked, I can tell you this... I learned something today. Chad, you touched on something that holds true (to me at least). I practice, but without others around me to learn from, I often practice wrong. Thanks!

[@djasynchronous7777]

these were so good,, the boss was humble, vort3x was front and center, love it

[@georgetsapakis9452]

For someone like me that is just starting fpv, this is the best video to watch. Make more, make it a weekly or biweekly thing! It would be awesome!

[@michaeljohnson6473]

Awesome video! Kapperccino flew his a** off. He picked it right up..

[@thatdroneguy9299]

Hey guys great video! Go Chad your going good! I set up this exact challenge for myself to improve my own flying. Please make more challenges like this in future for us to copy and improve our skills :-) was really helpful in many ways

[@lealdaviddl]

That was very good. I wish everyone wanting to go into the hobby would have somebody coaching them, they would fall in love with fpv instantly

[@adyfparish]

Great video Chad, I'm sure loads of people learned a few things along the way, me included. Im sure I'm not alone in saying that Vortex and yourself made a very educational team. Trick tutorials are one thing but learning through the eyes of a less experienced pilot really hits home as you can see the mistakes and then follow the process of how to correct and improve. Great job guy's!

[@SprocketFPV]

For me, Best episode so far. This reminded me of how I felt when I first tried fpv. Perfecting my moves and going through gaps as slow as possible. Thanks RR!

[@James-hn6hl]

This video is awesome. Ignore anyone who tries to rip this apart and put you down. Through your struggles I learned so much today thank you. Can't wait to get home a practice again.

[@HDgodfrey]

Chad don't stress brother! We don't love you for your pilot skills. We love you for making it easier for us to fly and get good enough to bust other pilots' Bs. So grateful for all you do. Ever need an automation, instrumentation, and electronic tech who is a pilot, hit me up! Haters gonna hate just keep doing you!

[@scottopsahl3205]

Nice! I'm always looking for pro tips to help my practice. Thanks Vortex, Kapperccino, and the RR team.

[@chaseervin4428]

This video is awesome... great for us newcomers who are going through the same things. All about the little things. Biggest thing I learned was to adjust your speed it is pitch first then throttle. I tend to float way too high. Thanks

[@KrissKwaddFPV]

This was a great episode! Would love to see this turn into a series, maybe once a fortnight episode & we can watch Chad's progression as he's coached along with different things.

[@miketech2]

I think “don’t get discouraged” is the number 1 piece of advice a beginner can receive. That’s why you learn over long grass just like this video.

[@robertquantrill]

I enjoyed the video nice to see another side of rotor riot, its great to see the pros in all their glory but its something else to see them aid other pilots to get better. I am intrigued by the use of relatively low cost box goggles are these your favourites? If so what makes you use these over fatshark hdo or even the transformers?

[@ChadKapper]

Robert quantrill - regarding the goggles... I like my Hd2 for a more locked in feel since the latency is slightly less than the Recons. But the Recons are really nice because the entire image is crystal clear without blurry edges.

[@robertquantrill]

@@ChadKapper thanks for the reply, I haven't seen much in the way of reviews for the recon goggles, would be nice to see someone like yourself do a review/comparison of them against something like the hd2, I think most reviewers are users of the more expensive goggles to really give box goggles a fair review without being biased

[@raygefpv2815]

Good job flying. And good job teaching. Absolutely worth watching.

[@jonpoate]

Mate this is brilliant and its good to see someone making the same mistakes I do and seeing someone say "this is how you correct that". Dont worry about people seeing this as this is more helpfull to a noob like me than watching someone fly effortlessly with perfect gopro video. Thats great for inspiration for where you want to be but this is great to get you there. Thanks for this video. JP

[@Spectro-One]

Great job Chad....I’m at about the same skill level too.....just trying to get better every time I fly.....would love to see more of your progress

[@6dharshan]

Awesome work chad, practice makes perfect. Side q, what is the software they used to sort out the Tx issues?

[@bigwigdog]

Kapperchino this is great stuff, its refreshing seeing something more relatable, keep it real

[@peepfpv6080]

Top quality episode guys. Wonderful work. This is gold right here and I'd love to see a series like this. Bring in beginner pilots, teach them, and show the progression and results! Like the "Made" of the drone world. 😊

[@mcclarinscott]

This helped alot! I came from LOS, and I struggle with the same things!! keep at it Capper!!!No shame in being authentic and learning, I would be stoked to learn from Vortex too!

[@i4dat]

Great Video Chad! Really hits home with how low experience pilots should try to practice to get better. Thank you for this.

[@McLogo76]

Great to see Kapperccino progress... I think I'm at a similar point were I have to practice moves and stuff and just repeat it over and over again. Great Vid!

[@slkgeothermal]

Excellent coaching I learned a lot from it. The going wide or high and working your way in tighter was great advise. Love Rotor Riot, please keep up the great content. When are we going to get Tommy's Remix frame in stock at the store? I want to give it a try.

[@SimplyAubs]

Nice! I just gotta say...THANK YOU for doing this and showing us! I just watched your video on building a qwad yesterday...and I’m gonna watch it again today. Obviously, I’m a newbie...but I wanna get into in and learn. I’ve been intimidated. I don’t have anyone (that I know of) in my area who flies...so I’m all on my own. Thanks for shooting these vids!!!

[@brokenprop2474]

Vortex, great wisdom pearls there! Chad, great job at voicing your thought process through the learning curve. This should become a regular.

[@jeremyking7790]

At 6:53 in the video i noticed your stylish shoes on your drone . Where did you get those from ? I'd love to get something like that to replace the old foam landing pads . I wouldn't ask but your parts list is listing the foam pads as well .

[@MattVileta]

haters gonna hate - but everyone that's learning appreciates seeing others go through the process too! Thanks Chad!

[@rjredd]

Loved the coaching style content in this video, trick series videos are good but you simply get told what to do. Found this helpful having someone getting coached on their errors and correcting them and best practices for making it around the track. Not having any flying buddies in the real world i am reliant on youtube content to learn.

[@zippycfpv3619]

Awesome of you to put yourself out there, chad!!!! One thing about this hobby that never changes, and that’s the need to always keep learning!!!!! That’s where the rush comes from!! When you practice something over and over, and finally do it the way your mind saw it originally!! Way to set it free!!! Take care n stay in the air!!! And don’t forget to challenge yourself!! 👍🏼😎

[@matad311]

This is awesome series to watch! Chad is at the level I am with flying and building. So this is very cool to see this and be able to help guys like me out that are on my own with no assistance from anyone. I guess you can say i am KZbin taught on flying and building along with the different facebook groups. Good Job Chad and thank you for doing this!

[@darrylwilson9417]

I can't speak for anyone else, but I personally appreciate these types of videos.I am a complete novice and have only been playing around on toy grade quads for the last few months when time allows(barely hovering,lol).A few of these mixed in with the usual freestyle rippage and info vids and that makes for a very well rounded channel.

[@boomfiziks]

For someone who is just getting into quads, this was helpful! Thank you for sharing.

[@jessegibb1182]

I actually like this a lot... I'm needing to get back to basics... Never spent that amount of time on each step. just out to fly and have fun, now I'll also concentrate on one trick with each session (rubics cube etc...) Thanks Capper and RR gang!

[@carlgill5946]

That was a very very cool video!! Sometimes that type of video is what we all need and when its done correctly its a great thing!

[@SimpleMeFPV]

I ♥️ this new series and am excited to watch your progress in to becoming a pro pilot. Man, I wonder what YOUR style will look like 🤔 when you find it.

[@tre3tucker]

Great job! I’m learning too, and I get scared when I’m upside down and pull out. But cool happy for you.

[@kevinrook5990]

This is such a good video. There’s many of newbies like me learning so watching you learn is great and helpful. Ignore any haters they will always just hate.

[@skipspilman]

Lovin’ the FPV coach. Can’t wait to see more.

[@chrisballer78]

Love that you guys are making this type of content!! Keep up the good work! 👍👍

[@tombstonefpv9053]

Great video guys, nice to show the learning process. It will interesting to watch Chad's progression. I thought he did great, his flight footage at the end was some nice freestyle also.

[@MultiChristjesus]

And you've been documenting it so well . It would be hard to argue that this hobby would be where it is today without flitetest and rotorriot. Thanks mate.