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Realflight G4
FS1
AeroFly
R/C flight simulators can be a huge benefit or
big hindrance while learning to fly.
We've put
together a
few suggestions that apply to all r/c flight simulators on the
market.
FACT: Bad habits developed with your flight
simulator
will follow you to the
flying field!
Major points that we suggest you consider
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Don't use the R/C flight
simulator
for more than an hour.
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I know it's a huge temptation, but practice with a plane
similar to
what you to fly at the field. Please don't try flying
anything else until you solo!!
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Do everything you can, NOT to crash
on the R/C flight
simulator!
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Keep your fingers on the sticks,
do not "snap" the sticks.
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Keep the R/C plane straight
during takeoff
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Keep the R/C plane at an altitude so the horizon is visible
at all times.
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Keep the climb out shallow
after takeoff.
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Make your turns smooth and
keep a constant alititude by using the elevator.
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BUMP the
aileron control, so that the wing moves like a ratchet!
(hold the BUMP long enough for the wing to barely move. Need more? Do it
again)
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Did you BUMP the wrong away,
no problem BUMP back the opposite direction twice.
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If you method of holding the
sticks is a "thumber", keep the fat pad, that area below
your thumb
on the controller's two bottom corners. When you support your
thumbs
control is
increased dramatically.
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Use the throttle!
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Learn the signs of that a
plane is stalling! Nose down and / or increase throttle to recovery
Other Suggestions that will help you get the most out your
R/C flight simulator
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Fly from the cockpit view. Your fingers and brain will
"connect" much
quicker on the "sticks".
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Choose and fly one "airport". My airport of choice is
the "Fun Fly"
on the RealFlight G3.
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Find landmarks that will get you aligned up with the runway.
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It is not necessary to land
on the runway in the beginning, just land successfully,
anywhere.
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Practice landing with about
1-2 clicks of throttle.
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Take off and land, Take off
and land and when you are sick of it, do it again!
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Fly EVERY day for at least
30 minutes.
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Fly at 1/2 throttle or less
and trim the airplane!
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Use the TRIM tabs!
(Those little slide buttons along side the sticks). If
the plane's nose keeps dropping and you have to keep back pressure on
the right
stick, move the trim tab next to right stick in the same direction as
pressure is
being applied)
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When you fly, keep the plane
parallel with the runway and make 90 degree turns.
This is call flying the pattern, will very important to a success full
landing.
About Your Computer
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Before you buy your
R/C flight simulator
check the "preferred" requirements for the
computer! Do not try to get by with the minimum standards, you
won't
be happy.
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If possible use a laptop for
your R/C flight simulator. You can practice anywhere!!
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