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2.12 Glide Slopes Approach and Landing
Condition(s):
1. SYMA X5 in flight
2. Sufficient clearance to perform maneuver
Standard(s):
1. Maintain heading ± 10 degrees of desired heading.
2. Maintain desired ground track ± 1m
3. Maintain consistent speed throughout entire maneuver
4. Maintain a constant approach angle clear of obstacles to
desired point of termination (hover) or touchdown
(surface).
Crew Actions:
Pilot on the Controls:
1. Maintain visual line of sight with aircraft throughout
entire maneuver
Visual Observer:
1. Assist the Pilot on the Controls in determining the
position of the aircraft over the intended ground track
2. Assist the Pilot on the Controls in determining obstacle
clearance while flying the approach
Procedure:
Begin with the aircraft has high as the indoor space will
practically allow. Fly toward the intended landing point. When
the desired approach angle is intercepted, begin the descent by
decreasing the throttle. Adjust the throttle as necessary to
maintain the intended glide slope. As the aircraft approaches
the desired point of termination begin to decrease the
horizontal speed by relaxing pressure on the cycle.
a.)
To a hover. Progressively decrease the rate of descent and
rate of closure in order to achieve a hover at a 1 meter
altitude above the intended termination point.
b.) To the surface. Proceed as for an approach to a hover,
except after establishing a 1 meter hover, descend vertically
to the ground. After touchdown, smoothly lower the
throttle to the full down position.