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Old 11-25-2006 | 08:03 AM
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Default RE: How can someone master a Pattern Routine?

Luis

Try to get just one other person hooked. It is very, very hard to be objective about your own flying. Don't give up. I tried for more than 2 years to get somebody else hooked into precision flying. By just doing some nice precise aerobatics each time there were other pilots around eventually got a few to ask me, "How do you do that?" The rest is history as there are now several pilots practicing precise flying. We are not doing pattern per se, but are using our Extra's, Ultimate's and Edge's for what they were designed, precision aerobatics. The sharp looking flying that is now evident is the result of practice and passion for good flying. Hopefully we will take the next step soon and do some contests. I am not sure where you are in Mexico, but try to visit some competitions if at all possible.

As mentioned before, just flying a straight line at constant altitude is the first step. Cross-wind correction using the rudder is a must. Getting your plane set up and trimmed is the basic requirement for precision. If you are constantly having to correct the way the plane flies then your precision and pleasure will suffer.

There are several good articles on different websites on the how's and why's of aerobatics. The pattern forum has some good information as well. If not sure, ask.

Safe Flying!