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Old 02-27-2002 | 05:13 PM
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Default FMA Co-Pilot

Hi,

I forgot to add. For an experienced pilot the co-pilot has one characteristic, which is good and bad and that is, it does a great job of leveling the aircraft. The co-pilot is calibrated on the aircraft prior to takeoff. The normal for takeoff is up-elevator and then back off the stick as it starts to climb. With the co-pilot, not true. You have to hold elevator until you clear the trees or whatever as the co-pilot will level the aircraft as soon as you release the stick. If the calibration was performed with a slight down angle it will put the aircraft in a dive as soon as you release the elevator. Just a precaution.

Phil