@mdominic your post cracks me up, I've had this on my mind the past few weeks as a newbie (Costco MPP/
goggles bundle). I even notice mild anxiety/adrenaline *before* I start flying on days I'm planning to, mixed with the fun anticipation. Been wondering, is this a healthy new source of stress in my life? But who knows, perhaps this personality trait is what distinguishes us boy scout types from mavericks who crash their brand new $1K+ drones in the first week, and ties back to our relationship to shiny new toys as little kids.
What others write here is true, enjoyment replaces anxiety as confidence builds. Just get the AC up in the air and hover for extended periods while exploring all the modes, indicators, and controls. It's taking me back to learning to drive back as a teenager!
One mental block I've had to overcome is realizing quadcopters aren't like airplanes we're all mentally accustomed to, in that they don't "stall" and crash if they stop moving -- this quirky notion had me hesitating to try Fixed Wing Mode for weeks! (Though I subsequently discovered I don't really enjoy it as much as regular flight mode, since it substantially restricts
goggles viewing.)
I'll add to
@Qoncussion's observation, not just crashes but *any* mid-flight anomalies ratchet down my confidence. I was dealing with repeated random RC disconnects at close range, even preventing me from force landing after failsafe RTH. Those turned out to be defective RC (overheating, I think), and resolved with no-questions-asked exchange at Costco.
