Is only a suggestion but you will limit your potential player base if you keep it locked to an Occulus only. Then again, you may already be working on this :D

Any tips on flying? I can flap but can't fly let alone soar.

So, where is the elegance of flying with thermal winds? You're winking and shaking your arms until you get tired. Suddenly you crash to the floor with no reason. Developer, please make the best of this wonderfull idea.

why is this tagged 'free to play'?

Sooo yeah I got that going for me. The flapping of the wings is a bit much and sadly I don't quite have the room to do it effectively. And yes, you actually have to flap. Once airborne, half the battle is done then comes trying to actually soar around which as a human I guess it shouldn't be intuitive. A beginner's perch would be nice so you can get used to the soaring portion first. Flapping around like an idiot for a few minutes won me no metals just COVID-19 survivors gawking at me through their windo...