MegaTech Freedom Flyer Flight Manual page 17

aircraft at a constant altitude while turning. As the aircraft turns to the new
heading that you desire, a small application of opposite rudder will level
the wings and return the aircraft to straight and level fl ight.
For your fi rst fl ights, you'll fi nd it easier to turn by making two 90-
degree turns instead of one 180-degree turn. Turn 90 degrees, fl y straight
for awhile and then make another 90-degree turn. Do not attempt to make
a complete circle, as it's easy to become disoriented. See Figures 18A and
18B.
Start the turn by feeding in a small amount of rudder in the direction you
wish to turn. As the airplane turns and the nose drops, gently feed in just
enough up elevator to keep the nose level. Bring the rudder back to neutral
as the aircraft completes the turn. When on the desired heading, feed in
just a bit of opposite rudder to level the wings and return the elevator to
neutral to keep the aircraft from climbing excessively.
Your fi rst fl ights will be easier if you face the same direction your air-
craft is fl ying. This way, you can always orient yourself as if you're in the
pilot's seat, even if it means looking back over your shoulder at the plane.
NOTE: if the airplane is fl ying directly at you, the rudder control direction
is "reversed". This means that right stick results in a turn toward your left
After you become experienced
at turning around by making
two 90-degree turns as
described earlier, you can
try turning in one smooth
continuous motion as shown
here. Remember that turning
a plane requires a coordinated
movement of both rudder and
elevator. Use the rudder control
to bank the plane into the turn,
and use the elevator control to
maintain altitude.
Practice, practice, practice!
Fly an oval pattern in front of you as shown here on the left. Flying in a
continuous circle or fl ying around you as pictured on the right will lead to
disorientation and will most likely cause you to crash.
Figure 18B - Flying Pattern
Figure 18A - Turning Your Aircraft
Motor
Stick
Elevator &
Rudder
Stick
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