Callisto
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Background: Callisto began his FPV journey five years ago after being inspired by Rotor Riot videos. His passion for the hobby was immediate, and he quickly immersed himself in the world of FPV flying.
Callisto’s favorite style of flying is proximity freestyle. He loves the thrill of being super close to objects, leaving no room for error, and gliding through with smooth precision. Additionally, he has developed a strong interest in racing, which has only grown over time.
Achievements: Callisto has an impressive list of achievements from the past few years of flying whoops:
- Participated in Racegow 1 and 2
- Became a WhoopTrek Team Pilot
- Raced at Whooptopia 2024
- Placed 5th in IGOW2
- Became a Team Pilot for IGOW3 and IGOW4, contributing example clips and challenges
Favorite Tricks: Callisto enjoys a variety of tricks including powerloops, trippy spins, cradles, half Matty flips, Rubik’s cubes, and Baranis.
Training Regime: Callisto believes that repetition is key to mastering FPV flying. He emphasizes the importance of constant practice, whether it’s through joining competitions or setting up racing tracks in his garage and grinding until everything breaks.
Overcoming Challenges: Finding time to fly is Callisto’s primary challenge. Despite a busy schedule, he always makes an effort to get in the air as much as possible.
Equipment: Callisto uses a Radiomaster TX16s transmitter and Fatshark HDO2 goggles for his flights.
Favorite 65mm whoop Build:
- Diamond Elrs
- Meteor65 Air
- TinyWhoop 27kkv Positronic Motors
- TinyWhoop Pinch Cam
- HQ Lite Triblades
Camera Angles and Rates (Roll, Pitch, Yaw):
- Freestyle:
- Cam Angle: 30°
- Center: 320 all
- Rates: 680 all
- Expo: 0.32 all
Tips for Beginners: Callisto advises new pilots to focus on getting stick time both in and out of the simulator. He encourages always pushing yourself to try more difficult things to improve your skills.
Watch Callisto in action!
Callisto’s journey in FPV flying is a testament to dedication and passion. From his early days of watching Rotor Riot videos to becoming a recognized pilot in the community, his story inspires new and seasoned pilots alike. Whether it’s through his proximity freestyle flights or competitive racing, Callisto continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible with a whoop
