Activity Guide
Tech-Design by Lab-Volt
5
Flight Simulation
Controls and Instruments
Flying the Plane
Try taking off and flying the plane. Start by moving the throttle forward, and watch the engine RPM
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increase in the Tachometer.
Release the brakes by pressing the period (.) key.
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When the plane reaches about 60 knots per hour, pull back on the yoke to allow the plane to
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become airborne. Keep the nose up and the wings level. Observe the attitude indicator.
When you reach about 1500 feet, start making a right 180° turn. Level off at about 2500 feet.
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Observe and become familiar with the flight instruments, and enjoy the thrill of flying.
When you are done flying, select Flights>Exit (from the Menu bar). Click on Yes to exit the flight
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simulator. Remember, you need to press the ALT key to view the Menu bar if you are in full-screen
mode.
Go to the next section in the multimedia presentation.
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