🟢 MONTH 1 – FOUNDATION & CONTROL

🎯 Goal:

Fly safely, maintain orientation, and land consistently.

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Week 1 – Simulator Intensive

Minimum: 5–10 hours total

Practice:

• Throttle control
• Straight & level flight
• Gentle left/right turns
• Large oval circuits
• Landing approaches

✅ Target: Land successfully 5 times in a row (simulator)

Week 2 – First Real Flights

Focus only on:

• Takeoff (or assisted launch)
• Maintain altitude
• Gentle turns
• Controlled landing

Rules:

• Fly in calm weather
• Keep plane in front of you
• Fly high (mistakes need altitude)

✅ Target: 3 successful flights without crash

Week 3 – Basic Circuits

Practice:

• Rectangular traffic pattern
• Consistent landing approach
• Throttle management
• Recovery from wrong orientation

Learn:

• What is CG?
• Basic pre-flight inspection
• LiPo battery care

✅ Target: Smooth landing within chosen landing zone

Week 4 – Confidence Building

Practice:

• Figure 8 pattern
• Controlled descent
• Dead-stick glide (power off glide)
• Basic stall awareness

✅ Target: No panic during orientation change

🟡 MONTH 2 – SKILL DEVELOPMENT

🎯 Goal:

Develop precision and aircraft understanding.

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Week 5 – Precision Control

Practice:

• Smaller figure 8
• Altitude control
• Consistent speed flying

Learn:

• Dual rates & expo setup
• Control surface trimming

Week 6 – Basic Maneuvers

Try:

• Shallow dive recovery
• Climb & glide
• Gentle chandelle turn

⚠️ Avoid:

• Loops
• Rolls
• Inverted flight

Week 7 – Emergency Handling

Practice:

• Simulated motor cut
• Crosswind landing (light wind only)
• Stall recovery

Learn:

• ESC basics
• Motor KV basics
• Battery C rating basics

Week 8 – Plane Setup Skills

You should now:

• Check CG independently
• Adjust control throws
• Replace propeller safely
• Balance prop (basic)

Optional:

• Install telemetry
• Upgrade battery

🔵 MONTH 3 – ADVANCED BEGINNER LEVEL

🎯 Goal:

Transition from beginner to sport pilot.

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Week 9 – First Aerobatics (Trainer Only If Capable)

Try at high altitude:

• Gentle loop
• Very slow aileron roll
• Stall turn (basic)

If trainer not suitable → continue precision flying.

Week 10 – Upgrade Decision

Decide your direction:

• Stay trainer
• Move to low-wing sport plane
• Move to glider
• Move to aerobatic

Good sport transition example:

• E-flite T-28 Trojan
• FMS Extra 300

Week 11 – Low-Wing Transition (If Ready)

Practice:

• Faster landing approach
• Higher stall speed awareness
• Smooth coordinated turns

Week 12 – Skill Consolidation

You should now be able to:
✅ Takeoff confidently
✅ Fly pattern consistently
✅ Land accurately
✅ Recover from minor mistakes
✅ Handle light wind

📊 Skill Milestones Summary

💰 Optional Upgrade Timeline

After 3 months you may consider:

• Better transmitter
• More powerful motor
• Larger plane (1200–1500mm)
• Second battery pack

🚫 What NOT To Rush

❌ EDF Jets
❌ Fast warbirds
❌ Large gas planes
❌ FPV long range

🎯 Realistic Expectation

Crashes will happen. Even experienced pilots crash.

The goal of 3 months is not perfection.
The goal is confidence and control.

If you tell me:

• Your budget
• Your flying field size
• Whether you fly alone or with a club

I can customize this roadmap specifically for your situation.