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Old 09-27-2002 | 01:55 AM
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Default Crashed on first take off.

Troy, congratulations on getting your plane in the air... however briefly! I'm the guy who earlier told you what the rubber bands were for. The SPAD would be a pretty good idea, along with practicing on a simulator. BUT, if you're gonna try it again anyhow remember to use very small control inputs. Most students I've taught have a tendency to hold the aileron in when turning. Don't do that. just give it enough to bank the airplane a bit and then let 'em go to neutral and hold your altitude with just a touch of up elevator. You may need to bump the ailerons a bit if the plane begins to level its wings before your turn is done. Just remember that easy does it. I've found most people can level the wings when the plane is coming toward them by remembering to push the aileron stick toward the low wing. You may find a better method for you, but that always worked well for me. If you get to the point of landing, don't worry about hitting the runway. Just chop the throttle and concentrate on keeping it pointed into the wind and keeping the wings and nose level and let it land itself. It may not be pretty, but it should be in one piece. If (when) you get in trouble, chop the throttle and just try to level the airplane. Wish I were there to help you. There are a jillion other things but it's hard (if not impossible) to talk someone thru flight training on the net. If you can ever get to the point of getting up and back down in one piece you'll learn pretty quickly I think. Hang in there!