ORIGINAL: Pryne
Hello all. I'm thinking of buying the G3.5 Sim. I've built a trainer, but that was years ago. Never flew it
My question is, if I learn how to fly on the sim, will I be able to successfully solo with my Trainer?
No. You will crash before counting to 10 (and that is if you will be able to count at that time...)
Your plane must be inspected by a competent RC pilot for secured battery, radio components, control rods, prop spinner, control throws, CG, range checked with collapsed anthena, the engine must be properly set and tested at full power, for leaning out or quitting ritch at the low end.
At the maiden flight, the trainer pilot will trim the plane, adjust the CG if needed and just then he can release control to you via trainer Tx.
The simulator will help in that respect: If you had a proper sim training (spending half an hour a day for 2 weeks on trainer plane) you will be able to do circles in two-tree sessions and may be (if tallented) solo in the third session. Without a sim, many people need many more sessions to solo. They also progress much slower after that.
Stefan
http://rcflightsim.com