Basics Of Flying; Airplane Basics - GREAT PLANES RealFlight 7 User Manual

Basics of Flying

Understanding the fundamentals of radio
control flying.
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efore taking control of a transmitter, it helps to understand the basics of flight,
and the functionality of the gimbals, sticks and switches to properly control
the aircraft. This chapter reviews the basics of flying an airplane or a
helicopter to help get you started down the right path.

Airplane Basics

Before you fly the plane, make sure all switches are in their off or low rates, positions.
The switches may be assigned to different items depending on how you have
configured your controller and which aircraft you are flying. If you are using your own
transmitter to control RealFlight, please consult your transmitter owner's manual for
more information.
The InterLink Elite features digital trim tabs which are more precise and offer trim
memory within the simulation. Trim tabs are the small slider controls on the controller
(two per controller stick). They "trim" the aircraft so that it flies straight and level. For
example, if an airplane has a tendency to veer slightly downward, you may need to add
a slight "up" nudge to the elevator. You can do this by sliding the elevator trim, a click
or two at a time, towards the bottom of the controller.
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Takeoffs are optional, but landings are mandatory. For any type of aircraft or flying,
successfully landing an aircraft is a crucial skill to master.
The key to a perfect landing is undivided concentration. Pay close attention to the
altitude, orientation, and speed of the aircraft as it approaches the runway. Should you
happen to crash, use each crash as a learning experience to perfect your approach and
the landing.
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