Good food for thought Harry. Unfortunately, my instructor is not really explaining this stuff to me. He is pretty much in a get out there and do it kinda mode. I have never thought through the theory and practice on how this stuff works. Also, to my instructor's defense, he has been on holiday this month, and we have not worked together very much lately.

That was a great explaination on the use of speed control with our glider example, I am looking forward to really playing with it and seeing what it feels like.

rc_sport ... I was doing what you said, and cutting my throttle to idle before the final turn. Without using my elevator to slow it down, I was still coming in way to fast, and floating right on down the runway.

Thanks again Harry for taking the time to explain things to me. I am sure everyone else will agree how helpful your examples and explainations are! By the way, I just looked up Cheltenham and see it is southwest of us around two hours or so. You need to let me know when your club is having a do down there, and maybe I can come by and meet you.

Bo

Bo