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Old 09-24-2003 | 08:18 PM
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Default RE: Transition to Inverted?

Rudder throws? You shouldn't need your rudder at all. Mike_DC is absolutely correct. It is the dihedral that will want to right the plane, but with a flat bottom wing, a good amount of down may be required to counteract the fact that the wing is now "Lifting Down".

The other thing he said that I REALLY want to emphasize is to be prepared to CONTINUE the roll to get right-side-up again. It's way too easy to panic and pull up elevator and find yourself heading straight down.

This is important!!!!!!!!

IF you do panic and pull up elevator, CHOP THE THROTTLE AND CONTINUE TO HOLD FULL UP!!!!!!

Then pray that you started 4 mistakes high.

The worst thing you can do is to second guess your move. You'll be picking up pieces in no time.

Oh yea... And if you DO plow it in? Put it back together and try it 5 mistakes high.