The 200 hour theory

The 200 hour theory Experiencing and learning within your hobby—trying new things, picking up new skills, diving into new areas—requires a substantial amount of time. It is often said that it takes around 200 hours of doing something before you reach a certain level of proficiency. Whether that number is 100% accurate or not is actually not up for debate (see side notes at the bottom). What truly matters is the differentiation of skills and how you spend hours with your hobby. However, the truth is - you’ll get better by actually doing things - but does it improve your flying skills. ...

February 14, 2026 · 3 min · Ulrich Habel

EdgeTX Log Analyzer

EdgeTX Log Analyzer - Flight Log Analyzer for RC Models and Drones I developed a tool to analyze flight data from my RC gliders and drones. My main motivation was to create an easy‑to‑use solution that allows me to quickly review recent flights. For example, I wanted to understand whether the reception quality of the two diversity antennas on my receiver differs, whether the antenna placement needs improvement, how high my throttle position was during flight, how much throttle was required to achieve a certain climb rate, how fast the RX battery voltage dropped, and much more. ...

February 2, 2026 · 2 min · Ulrich Habel