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07-20-2010, 09:25 AM
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Hi guys, I'm wanting to better myself as a pilot buti'm not looking to compete..(yet) lol I was looking at the Sportsman maneuvers but before I start practicing them I have a question.
Using the Split S as an example, On the pic how it's showing the roll, does that mean the roll needs to be completed before the entry of the loop? I just want to make sure i'm practicing these properly. What direction does the roll need to be?
Thanks
Using the Split S as an example, On the pic how it's showing the roll, does that mean the roll needs to be completed before the entry of the loop? I just want to make sure i'm practicing these properly. What direction does the roll need to be?
Thanks
07-20-2010, 09:37 AM
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RE: Pattern newb
ORIGINAL: drube
Hi guys, I'm wanting to better myself as a pilot but i'm not looking to compete..(yet) lol I was looking at the Sportsman maneuvers but before I start practicing them I have a question.
Using the Split S as an example, On the pic how it's showing the roll, does that mean the roll needs to be completed before the entry of the loop? I just want to make sure i'm practicing these properly. What direction does the roll need to be?
Thanks
Hi guys, I'm wanting to better myself as a pilot but i'm not looking to compete..(yet) lol I was looking at the Sportsman maneuvers but before I start practicing them I have a question.
Using the Split S as an example, On the pic how it's showing the roll, does that mean the roll needs to be completed before the entry of the loop? I just want to make sure i'm practicing these properly. What direction does the roll need to be?
Thanks
As opposed to the Immelman turn which has the roll after the 1/2 loop. In immelman turns, both standard and reverse, inside or outside, the roll happens immediately following the 1/2 loop with NO hesitation.
07-20-2010, 09:49 AM
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RE: Pattern newb
From the RC Aerobatics rulebook.....NO hesitation allowed....the word "immediately" is quite specific.
Split “S”: Model performs one-half (1/2) roll in level light then immediately executes one-half inside loop to level flight in opposite direction as entry. Downgrades:
1. Half roll not 180 degrees.
2. Half loop not started immediately after half roll.
3. Half loop not constant radius.
4. Changes in heading.
5. One-half (1/2) roll not in level flight.
6. Model heading does not finish exactly opposite the direction of entry.
For the benefit of the new pattern fliers, the rulebook as it stands today can be found at:
http://modelaircraft.org/files/event...aerobatics.pdf
Richard
ALSO....for the benefit of the spelling police, the word "light" should be "flight" in the first sentence, but I copied it directly from the rule book as is....
Split “S”: Model performs one-half (1/2) roll in level light then immediately executes one-half inside loop to level flight in opposite direction as entry. Downgrades:
1. Half roll not 180 degrees.
2. Half loop not started immediately after half roll.
3. Half loop not constant radius.
4. Changes in heading.
5. One-half (1/2) roll not in level flight.
6. Model heading does not finish exactly opposite the direction of entry.
For the benefit of the new pattern fliers, the rulebook as it stands today can be found at:
http://modelaircraft.org/files/event...aerobatics.pdf
Richard
ALSO....for the benefit of the spelling police, the word "light" should be "flight" in the first sentence, but I copied it directly from the rule book as is....
07-20-2010, 10:30 AM
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RE: Pattern newb
ORIGINAL: rwlewis
From the RC Aerobatics rulebook.....NO hesitation allowed....the word ''immediately'' is quite specific.
Split “S”: Model performs one-half (1/2) roll in level light then immediately executes one-half inside loop to level flight in opposite direction as entry. Downgrades:
1. Half roll not 180 degrees.
2. Half loop not started immediately after half roll.
3. Half loop not constant radius.
4. Changes in heading.
5. One-half (1/2) roll not in level flight.
6. Model heading does not finish exactly opposite the direction of entry.
For the benefit of the new pattern fliers, the rulebook as it stands today can be found at:
http://modelaircraft.org/files/event...aerobatics.pdf
Richard
ALSO....for the benefit of the spelling police, the word ''light'' should be ''flight'' in the first sentence, but I copied it directly from the rule book as is....
From the RC Aerobatics rulebook.....NO hesitation allowed....the word ''immediately'' is quite specific.
Split “S”: Model performs one-half (1/2) roll in level light then immediately executes one-half inside loop to level flight in opposite direction as entry. Downgrades:
1. Half roll not 180 degrees.
2. Half loop not started immediately after half roll.
3. Half loop not constant radius.
4. Changes in heading.
5. One-half (1/2) roll not in level flight.
6. Model heading does not finish exactly opposite the direction of entry.
For the benefit of the new pattern fliers, the rulebook as it stands today can be found at:
http://modelaircraft.org/files/event...aerobatics.pdf
Richard
ALSO....for the benefit of the spelling police, the word ''light'' should be ''flight'' in the first sentence, but I copied it directly from the rule book as is....
07-20-2010, 01:39 PM
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RE: Pattern newb
In case nobody answered your question on which direction you must roll......It's up to you. Do whatever direction is comfortable for you.
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Been out prepping my "new to me" chipmonk. Can't wait to practice!.