how to REVERSE SPLIT-S 

i want to know the trick to how you park

I spent some time on the sim practicing this and it was amazing the moment my brain went from 'move the sticks this way' to just inherently knowing what i wanted to do and being able to automatically do it. love your tutorials Drew!

Most humble member of rotor riot!

Your tutorials worked! Even though I was extremely high in the air and it was on a very large propeller it has giving me the concept of how to flip the object!!!! Just posted, thank you for the Great walk-through!!!

I see others have mentioned the gesture-talking in this video, but what gets me is how effective you are with it. You're conscious of how your body language will be seen and you use that to maximize your ability to convey information. It's obviously more subtle in other contexts, but it's always there.

You are the best trick tutorial teacher! need to go watch your other video! (:

You're a great teacher. Your trick explanations, and breaking them down into their component parts, and then putting them together is priceless. THANKS! How familiar are with you with fixed wing aerobatics? I've only done it in full size aircraft, and quads are so different, I'm not completely sure if fixed wing acro knowledge is that useful for quad freestyle, because the thrust mechanism is so different. I know that simple turns might be harder for a fixed wing pilot to get the hang of, because in an aircraft you do kind of bank and yank. The back pressure in the bank increases the lift of the wing while it's rolled, which makes you turn. This has very little in common with turning a quad while maintain forward speed. I mention the fixed wing aerobatics, because being familiar with some basic terminology could come in handy, at least because it may describe the path of both aircraft, even if different lift mechanisms are at work. You mentioned an immelman when I think you were in more of a half cuban 8 flight path. Here are the basic looping maneuvers for aircraft, in case they're useful to know or refer to. There are probably about a million articles on the web about these. 1.) A simple loop: In an airplane, it's a lot easier than with a quad, because in FPV quad flying, the goal is for momentum to carry you through the top of the power loop far enough to make it round and symmetric, but adding power inverted is trouble, so there is judgement involved, with camera tilt, and limited field of view complicating matters such as when to cut the throttle and coast, and when to pitch back down again inverted, and when to come in with the power and level out. In a regular aircraft it feels like cheating because the camera is your eyes, and they move, and so does your neck! Multiple gimbals kind of. LOL So you'd start a loop with a fairly high entry airspeed, and pull up sharply enough to pull a few G's, and as your nose moves up, the horizon straight ahead is no longer a reference, so you can look out to the left at your wing to maintain orientation. As you finish the first quarter, you need to ease off the G forces, and then tilt your head back and watch the horizon come into view inverted. The goal is to coast over the top, with power on, because if you don't, and keep too much of a positive G load, you'll make an egg shaped figure instead of a round loop. The back of the loop is kind of the reverse of the first half, in that you start pulling back and bringing on the G forces as your airspeed picks up, and it should be max at the bottom at the same altitude you started, and the same heading. Knowing all that is essential to what follows. 2.) An Immelman: This is simply a half loop, and at the top, with a good aerobatic aircraft, you'd actually pause at the straight and level inverted point (at which point you'll now be at -1G) and roll upright at full throttle. So it's a course reversal maneuver that started in WWI dog fighting. It's WAY easier than with a quad. With the quad you'd enter the power loop come off the throttle, and at the very top of the loop, you'd roll out with the power off and then come up on the throttle and fly away straight and level. Then I guess you'd have the quad equivalent of an Immelman. 3.) A Cuban 8: I'm nit picking here, because what you did could have been an Immelman or a half Cuban 8, depending upon where you rolled upright, and added throttle. And camera tilt is a factor that could make someone like me think you were further along in the power loop than you were. In an airplane, you enter a normal loop, but at the 5/8 point I guess, when the plane is upside down at a 45 degree angle, you pause on that 45 degree inverted down line (-1G now) then roll upright on that line (+1G), pause, and then immediately pull back to straight and level and fly away. That's a half cuban 8. For a full Cuban 8, you'd continue on into another loop, and do the same thing, and end up making a figure 8 in the sky. So in the quad, if you caught the top of the power loop, and rolled back to upright and level and added power you'd have an Immelman, like you said, but if you continued the power loop until the quad was further along (past the top, and on the back side, too early to add power and about a 45 degree inverted attitude, and THEN rolled back to straight and level and added power, you'd have done a half Cuban turn around maneuver. I thought you were past the top enough to be called a half Cuban, but not that I think about it, with camera tilt, I guess straight and level inverted is going to look like you've past the top of the maneuver because of the camera tilt, so to me it could have looked like you were on the back side of the loop, when you were really right at the top. In which case you really did do an Immelman turn around maneuver. In an aircraft, a split S has a twist that makes it different than what a quad is capable of. You roll the aircraft inverted, and then pull through into a half loop to straight and level, and recover there. By necessity, you're going to gain a lot of airspeed, and loose altitude. Split S's too low to the ground kill people. A quad is a different beast when it comes to pitch changes. That's what makes it so cool in free style in my mind. The path of the quad in a spit S can be about anything you like, because you can roll inverted, and pitch upright all in one move. Which can give rise to the moving backwards with the momentum effects you're so good at. Or you can make like a plane, and extend the path to upright. So the path of the aircraft through the air can be highly variable, while in an aircraft you're kind of stuck. In an aircraft, if you first pull up onto a 45 degree up line, pause, roll it inverted, pause, and then pull through (a split S started on a 45 degree up line basically) and finish a loop you've just done a half Reverse Cuban 8. Quads can't be inverted on a sustained negative G level inverted path like a plane. But planes can''t hover, and having the freedom to roll and flip about the roll and pitch axis, combined with the high power to weight ratio, makes quad free style extremely challenging, hypnotic to watch. And REALLY fun to do. In an airplane, if you slowed down, and tossed the stick forward, a forward flip would NOT result. And if you slowed down and added full throttle, you wouldn't shoot upward like a rocket. That stupid prop pulling you around, and getting the lift through the wings via air flowing over them, ruins the show compared to quads. LOL

Dude.. the trick thing, in a tutorial video blog format... yeah more please! These rock!

Thank you for these videos. I like how you explain what's going on not just show stickcam. I for one can not watch stickcam and the trick, I can only watch one or the other so when you also describe what's supposed to happen really helps. Thank you.

Nice to watch you grow as a content provider, you are a great addition to Rotor Riot and your trick tips are always enjoyable. Keep on this path, tutorials are needed, for your stick cam, think about stick overlays from blackbox.

Drew- I've studied about 5 videos from experienced well known pilots on you tube but nobody said "..you just pitch your way through it.." and now I got it. Hope the gig with Rotor Riot works out for you- I think you fit in well with that program (no matter what Steele thinks...or visa versa; both you guys are very talented you know..yeah sometimes its pretty obvious:) You add a dynamic that I think deep down those guys realize is refreshing. Anyway, thanks Drew- cool peace

Really good tutorial. More like this, please.

Completely RAAAADDD!!! I was one of the dudes that asked about how you do that "reverse split S" so THANK YOU very much for the video and especially the TIME it takes to make one. Keep kicking it Drew!

Dude, you are the man!!! I have been working on that for a month and didn't even think about putting yaw in the equation. That should definitely make it a lot smoother!!! Thx for the tip

I love the passenger you caught at 4:45 or so. Keeps popping back up afterwards!

Thanks for the flying tutorials. You share not only the how-to, but offer quite a few variations to fit whatever style we're looking for. Your building block instructional approach makes these easy to understand and useful for later reference as one's skills improve.

Tutorial is cool, keep them coming. I can now feel the controls as I watch the videos.

Dude I love the stick cam with the trick tutorials. Good stuff!

I rarely comment... but when i do... I comment to let Le Drib know that," You sir are doing a stellar job with your videos!" :) Thank you

I like the way to teach you the trick whilst also leaving in the near miss/panic moments and the odd ground hit.

How do you fly vertical, pause with object in view, then fall in reverse path. I'd like to see you describe that process someday. 👍🏻 Thanks again for you vlogs. It's my most looked forward to video when I log into YT.

I love a bright day with clouds. Makes flying so much better.

Excellent. A tutorial done slowly and so smoothly. Thank you.

I love your style of flying, not sure what it is but just really like it over others. I think it's smooth flowing tricks rather than quick rolls and flips. Great video 😊

Man U have been landing some really solid vlogs and not losing your own simple and emphatic self! Easy to see and not feel intimidated by skills or persona! Keep it going!

Thanks for posting this, I'm now trying some new stuff that I used to think was "wonky"....Now I appreciate the move!

Dude that flying at the air end...beautiful grind man.

I find this tutorial very useful since I don't know how to do tricks, and now this is really the first thing I wanna learn. Thanks Drew!

Le Drib vids r the best!!!!!

Watched this before I sent out for the morning and I don't have the hang of it but it was a hell of a lot of fun trying it. Except for when I had to get my quad out of the tree cause I royally screwed up. Thanks for making these and I hope you do more tutorials.

Great vlog, loved the trick stuff, t-shirts were great too! Particularly loved the flow of the flying...

You make the best fpv flying tutorials. Looks like u really want people to know these tricks rather than trying to show off.

I like your flying style the most. It's very smooth and easy to watch, compared to the twitchy 'thing' some other -steele- pilots go for.

Nice explanation of the trick. I liked it. Got to learn it. I would like to see more tutorials like this.

Brilliant video, your trick tutorials are extremely helpful, I do not see any top pilots sharing as much as you. GB

I really like your trick series. You explain things very well. It's really hard to wrap my head around some of the moves y'all do, but you make it a bit easier to understand. Thanks.

The tutorials are awesome keep them coming I don't care which tricks the craziest thing you can think of lol.

Dude you are knocking it out of the park on content. Really enjoy watching you fly because you really get the flow thing. Such a pleasure to watch.

Hey Le Drib there is this one trick I would relay like to learn. Its a crazy tough one!! Most of my friends are calling it "not crashing"...... they say i'm really horrible at it.

this was the best trick video yet! you're getting very clear about these! thanks Drew!

I just learned how to do power loops. Now I'm going to try this. Thanks for the tutorial.

Wow another inspiring video.. Love how you make us all feel like its easy to do!!!! Thumbs up, man this was great.

You make it look so easy. Another one to try in the simulator 👍🏻

Love your stuff and style.Would you consider a trick tutorial on what I'll call the flyby. Where you speed by yourself and then quickly yaw/roll mix to lock the camera on yourself briefly, and then bail. I think Ovaflo does it best if you want to see what I mean. Getting the flick to be really fast without dropping/gaining altitude could use some tips. Thanks, and keep up the awesome content!

More trick vids! You pick, I'll watch! Great stuff!

So much Badassery happening in this grassy area on this day. Thanks again!!

Watching your videos in 2022 and they really helps! Thanks dude!

Very good tutorial! The way you explain is very simple and easy. I'm going to try this trick tomorrow. Thank you very much!

Man, your videos are always so smooth, it's easy to forget you're flying a machine that sounds like a swarm of possessed bees! Excellent tutorial as always!

Dude. This video was SOOOOO Freakin' helpful. U are the man. Keep up the trick tutorials, please. U are the man. Made it so easy for me to learn. Thx bud.

Ordered one of those sick earbuds seconds after I saw you pop them out of the bag. Wouldn't be that upset if mine had the Drib etching haha

Excellent! I realized I was doing part of this move to bail out of blown power loops Friday. Power loop a tree, came out of it and realized I was going into the tree, Yawed out of it!

Thank you so much for explaining how to do this! I've been terrified for even trying it without knowing the basics behind the trick. Great tutorial!!!

I've been wanting a good explanation of how to do this trick. Thank you so very much!

Thanks for this one Drew. I really like your trick tutorials. I hop you can keep doing them. I end up just doing the same stuff each time I go flying otherwise.

Perfect tutorial video! A few variations of the same trick! Like I always say it's like skateboarding and seeing those different variations with an explanation for each one is awesome!

Amazing skills man. I don't think I'll ever be able to do it like that.

The walk and talk at 6min was/is really helpful along with the rest... Cheers

Very good explanation at 5:30 or so where you walk the camera through the manoeuvre. I think you can refine that. Very useful.

TY so much drew, very god explanation. I am one that must visualize things first and you help with that tones.

This tutorial was great. Your truly gifted as a teacher. Only advise is slightly less on the repetition. I have been looking for videos on steps to learn the more advanced tricks and you guidance on what to work on to build up to the full trick is invaluable! Keep up the great work.

Hey LeDrib. Please keep making the trick tutorial vids bro. RR started making some but I think it's a great way to show people how it's actually done. We all love learning new stuff and most of what the "pro's" do, us average crowd don't know where to start haha. Great vid man. Keep it up 👌

Great Video Bro, you did an excellent job explaining what your doing while demonstrating it. This came at a perfect time for me as I have been working on Matty flip and reverse splits the past couple weeks and have not got them looking good on video yet so this is a huge help.

Love the "new tricks" tutorials! Keep them up! Trying to incorporate them all into my flying! - Raptor FPV

wow this just changed everything for me. Tell Jeff im ripping it with his hell whoop love that thing excel rc drones 👍👍👍👍

oh man best video tutorial i have seen for fpv tricks!

Ok, I am not practicing over a parking lot! Got it? Another awesome toot Drew! Many thanks!

That pinch shirt is dope, but may not be appreciated by nonpilots lol😂🤣. Congratulations on becoming a member of Rotor Riot, and thanx for just being you.

Best explanation of this maneuver, thanks bud!!

Drib your awesome! I Always find your videos entertaining/informative! Keep em coming...!

Whats up!!!! Thanks Drew for the shout out!!! As always keep up the amazing work! Cant wait for the next vid!!

Thank you Drew for another great video. I remember this trick from your previous vlog (your gear doesn't matter). I really liked it, but couldn't work it out.

I would love to be walking through a park and see you dancing in front of a camera while filming your videos. Lol. Great video man love it.

Love these how to vids mate, keep up the great work and please make more

+Le Drib - I'd really like a demo on how to do the really tight turns used in racing. Where the quad is nose down and moving sideway in a circular motion.

I love your vlogs dude. You really are an inspiration for me and my channel! I hope we get to meet up and fly one day 🙌

Best one yet, good work dude. I am not sure if you have done a "dropping big buildings" tutorial yet but that would be dope to see.

Keep these vids coming you are a great teacher !

This was a very enjoyable tutorial, well explained, well demonstrated. Kudos.

you should fly rotary park in Livonia... huge trails and plenty of space... ive been watching your videos for the past month and I gotta say your very precise with your tutorials... hope to run into you one day when I start flying again...

This has to be 1 of your best vids

Looks like an awesome set up for a matty!

I miss these how-to videos

Fantastic tutorial - and by far one of the best tricks I ve seen so far. Wow !!! My only problem is to find the right spot nearby for that.

Thanks man, I find these vids VERY useful, keep making them brov

I love your trick series you have going on here! Great way to pass on the knowledge, but you do it in such a simple way, that it just makes sense!! Thanks Bird!

I really like your how to do tricks videos. More please. Maybe something on building diving?

I really enjoyed this video, this was a great tutorial, I watched it in the parking lot right before flying and learned an awesome new trick. I would like to learn how you do that maneuver where it looks like you are flat against a vertical wall yawing slowly sideways, not even sure if its a trick but it looks hella cool.

Thank you so much that little tip to yaw now I can jus use an fly backwards ...yaw and track the object over head ...thank you thank you subbed

im still here learning all your tutorials

Thanks for the detailed explanation here. I prefer your free flowing style of flying. Skitzto and Steele have this distracting yaw back and forth like a shark looking for prey. Your style is much more free flowing and less mechanical.

I really enjoy your trick tutorials, could you do one on the rewind or variations of it? Where you yaw or kinda knife edge roll past an object then roll while going backwards?

This was a fantastic tutorial. loved the trick, and loved how you explained it. More like this, please =)

I just wanted you to know that I dig and follow your trick video's. I am gonna try to catch up, and after that i will try help you with suggestions :) keep up the good work !

i'm learning, thanks so much and have a great sat night :)

These trick tutorials are really helpful, thx.

Dude.... I feel like Will Ferrel when he gets shot in the jugular in OldSchool. FPV brain exploded. Thanks for the knowledge. 👍

i really like the way you explain ideas

More of these type videos please. Thanks.

nice to see a good pilot that thumbs.