Schu:
2. When I go into an inverted flatspin by pointing the airplane down then full left aileron, 2 turns, then full right rudder and down elevator, the plane gets flat for 2 spins, then the nose goes down and it starts spinning on the rudder. What do I need to do to get it to stay flat? More elevator throw?
thanks,
schu
Once you have full left aileron, full down, and full right rudder.....slide the aileron stick from full left to neutral and you should see the spin flatten out (you will find the sweet spot)...add throttle to slow down the spin.
I have been flying a little over a year after learning enough to solo 20 years ago and getting out of the hobby. Now I am hooked. If you want to get better fast ...you can.
Simulator Time...learn the maneuvers, practice the manuevers, and practice
recovery from the maneuvers...it is crucial to practice recovery from a bad situation. Learn to recover without losing altitude.
Stick Time ...I bought a Funtana 40 after about a half dozen flights with an Xtra Easy II. I had over 500 flights on the Funtana from May to September.
Practice with purpose. Very important!! Pick a maneuver....perfect it....perfect the RECOVERY from it. Pick another maneuver!
Watch videos of experts flying precision and freestyle. Watch videos of experts explaining "How To Do" manuevers. Learn all of the maneuvers.
Start matching/pairing manuevers so that you can transition smoothly from one to another. Develop YOUR own freestyle routine. Pick all the manuevers you want to do, figure out a logical sequence to do them in, and practice, practice, practice.
Practice at safe altitudes until you are comfortable down on the deck. Always practice recovery.