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¤ When your plane reaches about 50 feet, begin a slow
wide turn. The wings will tilt causing some loss of lift
and may reduce your climb rate. Get in the habit of
pulling back on the stick slightly while maintaining the
left or right stick position.
¤ Continue to climb in wide circles with full throttle until
about 100 feet and then drop the throttle to about
50%.
¤ With your plane high in the sky, it’s time to experiment
with the stick control. Always start with slow gradual
stick movements. If you panic, release the stick and
your plane will naturally regain control.
¤ Once your plane returns to about 50 feet, repeat the
wide turn climb pattern to obtain higher altitude.
1. The wind will add or subtract lift to your plane. Be ready to respond by pulling back on the stick when flying
with the wind, and pushing the stick forward when flying against or into the wind.
2. Not sure which way to turn the stick? Imagine yourself seated in the cockpit so your plane will always turn in
the direction of your stick. Otherwise your turning directions must reverse when your plane apporaches.
3. Don’t let your plane get so far away that you have difficulty determining it’s orientation. Try to maintain a flight
path in circles high over your head so you can see it well at all times.
STEP 10. Flying
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