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For this mode, hold the device using two hands in front
of you in landscape mode. Control the throttle using
your thumb on the screen and steer the bird by turning
the smartphone like a steering wheel.
Typically, for a right-handed person, the right thumb
guides the speed while the hands turn the smartphone
like a steering wheel to steer the bird.
Direction: The direction of a turn (right/left) and its
angle is controlled by the tilt angle of the smartphone.
The arrow becomes progressively grey when the tilting
is active. Tilt sensitivity can be altered in the advanced
settings screen.
Throttle control: This controls the power of the flapping
of the wings and therefore the speed at which the bird
gains altitude. The cursor position is relative - all you
need to do is place your finger somewhere on the screen
to create the zero position. Then, glide your finger
towards the top to accelerate, and towards the bottom
to reduce the throttle.
When CRUISE CONTROL is inactive, the cursor returns
to zero as soon as you lift your finger (it springs back)
and the bird begins to glide. Place your finger on the
screen again and slide it towards the top to set the
throttle to your desired level.
When CRUISE CONTROL is
active, the cursor can be released and the throttle level
will remain at the speed at which it’s set. You can freely
control the bird at a constant speed by tilting your
smartphone without worrying about the screen. To
regain control of the throttle, simply touch the screen
again with your thumb.
Attention:
In this scenario, there may be a lag when
