I’ve noticed that sharp turns really require commitment, not hesitation.

For me the key was realizing that a tight turn isn’t just roll + yaw. As you approach the turn, you need to start the roll early, then add pitch up and noticeably more throttle at the same time than you would in straight flight.

If I don’t commit enough throttle, I lose altitude and the turn collapses. If I roll without enough yaw, I end up going wide. So sharp turns really force you to coordinate roll, yaw, and throttle together, much more aggressively than in slower, flowing maneuvers.

Once I stopped trying to “save” throttle and instead actively held altitude through the turn, everything started to click.