FPV Simulator Training Program

Setting Up for Uncrashed

Initial Configuration

USB Connection:
- Plug your Boxer into your computer
- It should appear as a game controller
- No special drivers needed for simulator use
Uncrashed Settings:
- Launch Uncrashed
- Go to Controller Configuration
- Select "Game Controller" or "DirectInput"
- Calibrate sticks through full range of motion
Channel Mapping:
- Throttle: Axis 3
- Yaw: Axis 4
- Pitch: Axis 2
- Roll: Axis 1
- Verify directions match stick movement

Recommended Beginner Settings

Start with these conservative settings to build good habits:

Rates (in Uncrashed):

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Roll Rate: 400 degrees/second

Pitch Rate: 400 degrees/second

Yaw Rate: 200 degrees/second`

Expo Settings:

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Roll Expo: 0.3

Pitch Expo: 0.3

Yaw Expo: 0.3

Core Philosophy

Virtual training provides the ideal environment for developing FPV skills. By removing the pressure of equipment risk, we can focus entirely on building proper technique and understanding. This program emphasizes:

Knowledge Foundation
- Understanding transmitter controls and their effects
- Learning flight physics principles
- Mastering stick control theory
- Building muscle memory through deliberate practice
Systematic Skill Development
- Each skill builds on previous foundations
- Measurable progress through specific benchmarks
- Focused practice sessions with clear goals
- Regular evaluation and adjustment
Documentation and Analysis
- Detailed session logs
- Progress tracking
- Skill assessment
- Knowledge retention verification

Week 0: Foundation Building

Knowledge Preparation

Create flashcards and study materials for:

Transmitter Knowledge:

Stick axes and their effects
Throttle behavior (collective vs. fixed-wing style)
Rate settings and their impact
Expo settings and their purpose
Switch functions and common configurations

Flight Physics:

Relationship between pitch and forward movement
Roll and turning dynamics
Yaw coordination principles
Momentum and inertial effects
Wind influence on control

Common Terminology:

Rate mode vs. self-leveling
Prop wash and its effects
Battery sag simulation
PID concepts (basic understanding)
Common FPV terms and their meanings

Setup Tasks

Install and configure simulator software
Set up Radiomaster Boxer for simulator use
Configure rates to beginner-friendly settings
Create practice environment presets
Establish logging system for progress tracking

Week 1-2: Basic Control Development

Daily Practice Structure (1 hour)

Morning Session (30 minutes):

10 min: Hovering practice
10 min: Basic forward flight
10 min: Review of flight physics flashcards

Evening Session (30 minutes):

15 min: Basic maneuver practice
15 min: Control theory study

Specific Skills Focus

Throttle Control:
- Maintaining steady altitude
- Smooth altitude changes
- Hover stability
- Power management
Basic Directional Control:
- Forward and backward movement
- Left and right translation
- Basic turns
- Coordinated movement

Success Criteria

Maintain hover within 1m cube for 30 seconds
Complete basic square pattern
Execute controlled takeoff and landing
Demonstrate understanding of stick positions

Week 3-4: Orientation and Movement

Daily Practice Structure (1 hour)

Morning Session (30 minutes):

15 min: Orientation exercises
15 min: Pattern flying

Evening Session (30 minutes):

15 min: Recovery practice
15 min: Advanced control theory study

Specific Skills Focus

Orientation Training:
- Nose-in hovering
- Side-in hovering
- Multiple orientation transitions
- Spatial awareness development
Basic Patterns:
- Figure-8 patterns
- Circular paths
- Square paths with consistent altitude
- Basic line practice

Success Criteria

Complete figure-8 in all orientations
Maintain orientation during pattern work
Execute smooth transitions between patterns
Demonstrate consistent altitude control

Week 5-6: Advanced Control Development

Daily Practice Structure (1 hour)

Morning Session (30 minutes):

20 min: Advanced pattern practice
10 min: Speed control exercises

Evening Session (30 minutes):

20 min: Precision exercises
10 min: Advanced flight theory study

Specific Skills Focus

Advanced Pattern Work:
- Complex geometric patterns
- Varying speed patterns
- Multi-level patterns
- Precision cornering
Speed Management:
- Controlled acceleration
- Precise deceleration
- Speed-dependent turn radius
- Momentum management

Success Criteria

Execute complex patterns at varying speeds
Demonstrate precise speed control
Complete advanced geometric patterns
Show consistent control in all orientations

Week 7-8: Racing and Technical Skills

Daily Practice Structure (1 hour)

Morning Session (30 minutes):

20 min: Race track practice
10 min: Technical skill development

Evening Session (30 minutes):

20 min: Obstacle course navigation
10 min: Race theory study

Specific Skills Focus

Racing Fundamentals:
- Racing lines
- Gate approaches
- Speed management
- Corner optimization
Technical Skills:
- Split-S turns
- Power loops
- Inverted flight
- Quick direction changes

Success Criteria

Complete race track without crashes
Execute basic freestyle maneuvers
Navigate technical obstacles
Demonstrate race-ready control

Documentation System

Daily Practice Log:

Date: YYYY-MM-DD
Session Duration: XX minutes
Skills Practiced:
- List specific exercises
- Note progress on each
Knowledge Review:
- Flash card topics covered
- New concepts learned
Performance Metrics:
- Hover stability time
- Pattern completion success rate
- New skills attempted
Goals for Next Session:
- Specific skills to focus on
- Areas needing improvement

Progress Assessment

Weekly Evaluation Checklist:

Control Precision
- Hover stability
- Pattern accuracy
- Speed management
- Orientation handling
Knowledge Retention
- Flash card review success
- Theory application
- Technical understanding
- Problem-solving ability
Skill Progression
- New skills acquired
- Improvement in existing skills
- Areas needing focus
- Overall progress assessment

Essential Concept Flashcards

Create cards for:

Stick Movement Effects
- What happens when throttle is increased?
- How does pitch affect forward movement?
- What causes yaw rotation?
- How do roll and yaw combine in turns?
Flight Physics
- Why does the quad drift in forward flight?
- How does momentum affect stopping?
- What causes prop wash?
- How do wind effects change control?
Technical Concepts
- What are rates and why do they matter?
- How does expo affect stick response?
- What is battery sag and its effects?
- Why is PID tuning important?

Remember:

Knowledge builds confidence
Practice builds skill
Analysis ensures progress
Patience ensures success

Uncrashed Basic Benchmark Course

Course Design Instructions

Initial Setup

Open Uncrashed Track Editor
Select "Empty Track" as your starting point
Set environment to "Daytime Clear" for consistent visibility

Gate Placement

Create a simple figure-8 pattern:

Start Gate: Place at ground level
Gate 1: 20m forward, 3m high
Gate 2: 20m right of Gate 1, 3m high
Gate 3: 20m behind Gate 2, 3m high
Gate 4: 20m left of Gate 3, 3m high
Finish Gate: Return to start position

Checkpoint Configuration

Set all gates to standard size (3m x 3m)
Enable checkpoint tracking
Set minimum height requirement to 2m
Enable timing system

Course Features

Total length: Approximately 100m
Minimum flight height: 2m
Maximum flight height: 5m
Required turns: 4 (2 left, 2 right)
Optimal racing line available

Training Protocol

Warm-up Phase

Load "Hover Practice" from Basic Training
Complete 2-minute hover challenge
Run Figure-8 training once

Benchmark Attempts

Three attempts at custom course
Record:
- Total time
- Clean gates hit
- Minimum height violations
- Optimal line adherence

Cool-down Challenge

One slow, perfect form run
Focus on smooth stick movements
Record stick input smoothness

Progress Tracking

Daily Log Format

Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
Session: [AM/PM]

Warm-up:
- Hover stability: [0-10]
- Figure-8 completion: [time]

Main Course Attempts:
1. Time: [XX.XX] Clean: [Y/N]
2. Time: [XX.XX] Clean: [Y/N]
3. Time: [XX.XX] Clean: [Y/N]

Best Time: [XX.XX]
Clean Run: [Y/N]
Notes: [Observations]

Weekly Analysis

Track:

Best time improvement
Clean run percentage
Average time trend
Consistency metrics

Progression Metrics

Beginner Phase

Complete course without DNF
All gates clean
Time under 90 seconds

Intermediate Phase

Clean runs consistently
Time under 60 seconds
Smooth stick inputs

Advanced Phase

Time under 45 seconds
Perfect racing line
No height violations

Expert Phase

Time under 30 seconds
Optimal racing line
Consistent clean runs

Using Built-in Metrics

Uncrashed provides several useful metrics we can track:

Input smoothness
Racing line optimization
Height consistency
Gate accuracy

Record these after each session to build a complete picture of your progress.

Training Integration

Morning Session

Complete hover challenge
Run Figure-8 trainer
Three attempts at benchmark course
Record all metrics

Evening Session

Review morning scores
Focus on technical elements from basic training
Two attempts at benchmark course
Compare AM/PM performance

Building on Success

Once you can consistently achieve intermediate phase metrics on this course:

Add vertical gates
Include technical elements
Increase course length
Reduce gate size

Remember:

Focus on clean runs before speed
Use built-in telemetry
Save replay files of best runs
Track progress systematically

Drones:

• Happymodel Mobula8 1-2S 85mm Analog Drone: $116.99 each.

• Quantity: 2

• Subtotal: $233.98

Spare Parts and Accessories:

• Gemfan Hurricane 2023 Tri-Blade Propellers (Set of 8): $3.99 per set.

• Quantity: 2 sets

• Subtotal: $7.98

• Happymodel Mobula8 Frame: $5.99 each.

• Quantity: 2

• Subtotal: $11.98

Batteries:

• Gaoneng GNB 2S 530mAh 90C LiPo Battery with XT30 Plug: $12.99 each.

• Quantity: 4

• Subtotal: $51.96

Goggles/Headset:

• HDZero FPV Goggles: $729.00.

Analog Signal Recording:

• Elgato Cam Link 4K: $97.99.

Additional Accessories:

• HDZero Goggle Analog Expansion Module V2 with WiFi: $49.99.

• ImmersionRC rapidFIRE w/ Analog PLUS Goggle Receiver Module: $149.00.

Antennas for Extended Range:

Drone Antennas:

• Lumenier AXII 2 Long Range 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP): $19.99 each.

• Quantity: 2

• Subtotal: $39.98

Headset Antennas:

• TrueRC X-AIR 5.8GHz MK II Antenna (RHCP): $39.99 each.

• Quantity: 2

• Subtotal: $79.98

Total Estimated Cost:

• Drones: $233.98

• Spare Parts and Accessories: $19.96

• Batteries: $51.96

• Goggles/Headset: $729.00

• Analog Signal Recording: $97.99

• Additional Accessories: $198.99

• Antennas: $119.96

• Grand Total: $1,451.84

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Repair Tools:

• NewBeeDrone Tool Kit V1.6: This comprehensive toolkit includes essential tools for drone maintenance and repair, such as hex drivers, pliers, and a propeller wrench, all housed in a durable carrying case.

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Charger:

• ISDT Q6 Nano Battery Charger: A compact and efficient charger compatible with various battery types, offering reliable performance for your charging needs.

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Spare Propellers:

• Gemfan Hurricane 51466 Durable 3-Blade Propellers: Known for their durability and performance, these propellers provide excellent thrust and efficiency for your drone.

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Carrying and Organization (MOLLE-Compatible Solutions):

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Additional Accessories:

• LiPo Safe Bag: Essential for safely storing and transporting LiPo batteries, reducing the risk of fire hazards.

• Price: $12.99

• Propeller Removal Tool: Facilitates quick and safe removal of propellers, minimizing downtime during maintenance.

• Price: $7.99

Investing in these high-quality accessories will enhance your FPV experience, providing reliability, safety, and convenience during both flight sessions and maintenance activities.

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