This may be a stupid question. I guess this question proves I do need someone to help at first.

The question is, if the ailerons are the primary turning means, then when would you use the rudder? Is this for sharper turns? Aerobatics?

Is there any FREE sites that goes over these kind of basic functions?

I appreciate everyone's responses, it has helped a lot. My confidence has came down considerably, but thats a good thing. Less money. Since I live over an hour to the closest club, I would only be able to go on the weekends. So I really don't want to invest the money. I checked out this club's flying site and I was not impressed. It had an awsome runway, but not much clear space. Many trees. The field I am flying in is much more open, but....... no runway. Actually the owner of the field I use is a real pilot and has a grass runway he said I coud use. But I am not sure I will be able to take off. I dont know how large the wheels are on the LT 40 but the AEROBIRD (don't laugh, I'm moving on) just gets caught in the grass, won't move an inch. He keeps the grass mowed but it catches the wheels.

My plan is to go to the club (you dont have to be a member unless you fly) and just observe. Maybe ask a few questions. If I go a couple times I am bound to learn quite a bit even if I dont fly. Does that sound like a decent plan?



Thanks guys,

Wings