This Businesd SUPPOSE different Lets suppose ways teach person fly radio-controlled aircraft people flying techniques teaching range very per sonal one-on-one instructional sets classic method teaching kid sister swim throw might well surmise success rates variety methods varied number methods Some people never learn very personal one-on-one instructions lot kid sisters great pilots large majority couldnt remember learnedthey just did home club Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club recognized need around training Sure club instructors went far designate two training nights week during flying season sounds good until talk some students look success rates new members told us lack consistence maneuvers being taught"no method training no standards very nice feedback statements new members com ments coupled noticeable lack new fliers field caused us look improving training program club asked ex-Air Force Instructor pilot nut instruction techniques develop training program little professional result charge what call FLIFive Level Instruction used throughout summer 1978 results pilots developed less time fewer broken airplanes Guests have taken copies back clubs Cleveland Pittsburgh modeling FAA highly qualified consultant commis sioned develop ideal training program would make com petent fliers present agonies broken trainers deficien cies many-tongued improvised local schemes Impossible Greater Cincinnati Radio Club appointed author devise such program FiveLevel-Instruction thoroughly tested works U Tom Burdin second local Cincinnati Club now using feel strongly about its potential use club Id like share through Model Aviationthe AMA magazine hobby sport different situation far learning environments concerned have requirement leaming motor skill begins usually zero level proceeds through various levels competence gaining ability operate new piece machinery Notice use work level ultimate result training effort must devoted final level competence skill being taught case solo flight RC model Attaining final skill level singie unique giant leap can singiy taught rather fitting together associated series intermediate attainable skill levels increasing difficulty can tailor intermediate levels builds last leads next training can optimized interest kept high quality final skill flying greatly improved can build flying training program attain able skill level premised precise task descriptions definable skill levels clear progress measurement should able answer complaints GCRCC Im sure other clubs students concerning training quality FLI training program does precisely Lets look FLI program divided five levels could have used six FLI sounds aeronautical SLI first level devoted totally preflight assures airworthiness aircraft teaches engine tuning pre 34 Model Aviation Good safety practices can taught early Always tune needle behind enginenot over top propeller smart charac ters have ended up stitched fingers Always keep head out line whirling prop other parts well guou pru-IuIgnt briefing will increase inflight learning Shown sequence pictures Futaba trainer instructor needsto close enough help case trouble prime rule allow student fly ofF FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE THE USUAL -LARGE TREES LEVELIE 150 LEVELN 300 R U N WAY S PILOT THE AIRPLANE Ii EATiNG TREE FIGURE 1 OVAL RACETRACK TOP VIEW flight inspection Level II gets student air concentrates straight level shallow turns racetrack patterns Level III sharpens students skills Level II maneuvers steepens medium-bank turns adds procedure turns two aerobatic maneuvers Level IV adds takeoff stall recovery altitude traffic pattern approachno touchdown Finally Level V student allowed land aircraft addition practicing cross-wind landings forced landing patterns exact descriptions maneuvers reason discussed detail later article can seen levels well defined tasks well defined work pro gressive Finally student participating FLI program given progress chart flight recorded progress noted also set rules associated use progress chart indeed whole program chart rule set included discussion Finally important say FLI program does teach anyone fly tell teach away need instructor program course instruction requires instructors make usable club has established instructor status among members sorely need Once get past initial grumbling concerning special members club like will much better off growth new members competent pilots demands competent instructors organized program Lets get started Lets FLI FLILEVEL Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 student will present aircraft ready flight instruction airworthiness check airworthiness check must include a Trimmed hands-off flight b CG proper location c Flying suffaces warp-free d Nose-wheel steering complete full circle in smaller 30 diameter full deflection transmitter stick e Engine idles reliably t Adequate power 2 student will leam demonstrate correct range check procedures his/her radio per manufacturers recommendation 3 student will learn demonstrate correct setting needle valve assure full power flight altitudes reliable idle Discuss jon Although no flying occurs level perhaps important level statement no true choice aircraft potential flier has turned away model aviation because poor choice first aircraft leads frustration destroys learning process thus students desire learn strongly recommend high/mid-wing cabin-style machine 40 60-in wing-span range Select machine flies well rudder use rudder elevator motor control steerable nose wheel use conventional gear machine student desires build model Sig Kadet Miss World Falcon 56 Sure Flite Cessna 150 type machines fine choices built-up type aircraft used imperative student receive construction reviews during building avoid problems air Ready-to-Fly market Futabas new RTF trainer excellent new entry Veco 19-powered machine close being readyto-fly out box anything Ive seen work required flier glue horizonal vertical stabilizers bolt landing gear make minor alignments controls construction rugged rein forced key stress areas high-wing tricycle gear design makes super trainer package expensive youre ready go minimum effort part good invest ment radio aircraft final part aircraft selection flight check instructor easy casually pass off check flight saying flies fine truth student will learn faster aircraft doesnt fight back because out trim warped underpowered out CG range Make sure airplane right audience FLILEVEL II Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 student will learn demonstrate October1979 35 nave got Iaie care macnine toTfle Tirsi landing result careful atten assure proper operation Dont overlook thetion program progressive skill devel ot trainingopment trainingbig little airplanesthe clean-up necessary pathoughtful double-takes between sessions quickly override disappointments ability control aircraft straight level flight some input instructor attitude altitude control Ground track should roughly parallel runway 2 The student will demonstrate ability control aircraft 150 banked turn some input instructor altitude bank angle control 3 The student will learn demonstrate Oval Race Track Flight path parallel runway Same flight criteria Items 1 2 see Fig 1 4 The student will learn demonstrate ability control aircraft Figure-Eight pattern Same flight criteria Items 1 2 addition student will demonstrate ability maintain crossing point directly ahead pilot See Fig 2 5 The student will learn demonstrate ability taxi aircraft grass hard surfaces Discussion first level student will fly important student feels some real success Hence demands FLI Level II skills reasonable really two maneuvers required Level Ilstraight level shallow turns two maneuvers built combine form Figure-Eight Oval Race Track patterns emphasis instructor early phases Level II should stress accuracy maneuver rather stress should recognizing changes aircraft altitude initiating early corrections Smoothness deliberate change key student should kept just flying around Instead instructor should direct students flight path begin speak ground-track control preparation takeoff FLI STUDENT PROGRESS CHART EL COMPLETED Name StudentitijI 141 1141 iv[] V[] FLIGHT MANEUVERDATE LEVEL l ht Airworthy check & flight Radio range check Enginetune LEVEL II Taxi Straight Flight Shallow turns 15 deg Oval flight track 15 deg Figure 8 pattern 15 deg LEVEL Ill Hi Speed taxi Medium turns 30 deg Procedure turn Loop Cloverleaf Oval track 30 deg Figure 8 30 deg LEVEL IV Take-off Slow flight Stall recoveries Trafficpattern&approach no TD_ LEVEL VIYIXXXX Traffic pattern & landing 11 Forced landing X-wind practice possibleJj CODE D nstrate instructor P tice student initial ructor certifies proficiency FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE RU N WAY LEVELIL 150 BANK PILOTSOLID LINE FIGURE 2 FIGURE EIGHT TOP VIEW LEVELifi 3OBANK DASH LINE FLILEVEL III Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 The student will increase angle bank 300 turns Oval Race Track FigureEight patterns Further Figure-Eight will done two full circles intersecting directly front student student should demon strate ability maneuvers consis tent ground track despite wind drift instructor correction 2 The student will learn demonstrate procedure turn maneuver emphasis consistent ground track 3 The student will learn demonstrate ability control aircraft during high speed 1/3-1/2 throttle taxi runway No weaving should observed 4 The student will learn demonstrate loop clover-leaf maneuver Discussion Level III meant primarily growing landing As skill straight level turns increases two should joined create Oval Race Track Flight patterns Figure-Eights 450 intersections Accuracy may now stressed initial introduction ground track maneuvers Oval Race Track early beginnings landing pattern emphasis ground track will pay off later During FLI Level II student should start engine tune check radio flight controls taxi end runway prepared takeoff instructor should takeoffs landings during level also suggested instructor relieve student occasionally allow little relaxation FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE USE 30 BANK REVERSE TURN AFTER 90 FIGURE 3 PROCEDURE TURN TOP VIEW RUNWAY 36 Model Aviation PILOT CONTINUE ROLL AND PITCH WINGS LEVEL INVERTED HERE ROLL BEGINS AT STRAIGHT450 NOSE UP PULLOUT - GPITCHUPTo45 OF FOUR MANUEVERS SHOWS ORIGIN OF THE NAME FIGURE 4 CLOVERLEAF experience Previous maneuvers practiced difficulty increased moving 300 bank angle turns student should concen trate building self-confidence reduce depend ency instructor will require instructor allow student recover difficult situations interference classic hairy situation can easily result requiring judgment part instructor take over inclusion procedure turn level allows student perform another combinatorial maneuver requiring straight level turns turn reversals See Fig 3 practicing FLI Level III maneuvers 300 bank procedure turn special emphasis should now begin ground track effected wind drift Justflying around doing maneuvers doesnt job Flying sport self-discipline discipline devel oped now will pay off landing pattern Work hard herestudent instructor airplane save may own Two acrobatic maneuvers have included loop allows appreciation effective ness pitch control different airspeeds also sense orientation other level near level flight clover-leaf beginning roll after 450 pitch change requires concurrent control pitch roll unusual attitudes ending wings level inverted position 900 off original flight track followed repeating last half loop See Fig 4 case two acrobatic maneuvers no real proficiency beyond just doing really necessary student must however demonstrate ability get through maneuvers dont ignore practice real gain students self-confidence controlling aircraft An interesting exercise require student recover straight level flight various impromptu places two confidence maneu vers will strengthen orientation control usage other maneuvers real proficiency should realized high-speed taxi can easily overlooked minor effort however just opposite true really two identifiable parts aircraft takeoff takeoff roll rota tion/climb-out takeoff roll executed cleanly rotation will effected negative FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE UGHIl RIGHT HAND TURNS INSIDE DOWNWIND CROSSSLOW FLIGHT r LEGDESCEND POWER OFFREDUCE ADD POWERPOWER INITIAL APPROACH FIGURE 5 LANDING PATTERNTOP VIEW manner Building proficiency takeoff roll will permit student concentrate rotation Level IV importance wide ground turning radius will become obvious now will easier student use small corrections avoid weaving FLILEVEL IV Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency takeoff showing ability maintain runway heading during 1 503O0 climbout angie until safe altitude reached 2 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency slow flight using 1/3 1/2 throttle maximum Turns will 150 maximum bank Altitude will maintained 3 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency executing recovering straight ahead turning stalls slow flight 4 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency landing pattern 150 maximum bank will used ground track must follow shown Fig 5 Aircraft must arrive over end runway runway heading wings level complete maneuver Discussion Level IV finally use aircraft control gained earlier levels begin zero real issue flyingtakeoff landing During level significant energy should directed towards developing precise flying both ground track altitude correction Good takeoffs result precise control during takeoff ground roll transition flight Good landings result good ground track aircraft attitude control whether beginner hot dog Level III instruction successful high-speed taxi previous work pitch control well learned adding little up elevator right point during high speed full throttle taxi results takeoff instructor should emphasize straight-ahead shallow climb about 15o300 climb-out angie Allow student have gained good aircraft control prior starting turn-out recommended review procedure turns FigureEights follow takeoff continue sharpen students basic skills Several takeoffs should accomplished during training session case stalls miniature aircraft designed stall characteristics like full-size machines stall often disastrous resultsespecially landing can discuss stalls recoveries forever purposes two situations should discussed practiced 1 straightahead stall 2 accelerated turning stall Both C3J OUTSIDE DOWNWIND 150 MAX BANK N] T/O LEGU PILOT 15 FT FROM RUNWAY THIS ONE WONT HURT YOU occur landing pattern can destroy airplane new experienced pilot first stall condition usually occurs trying stretch final approach Typically nose will drop machine will roll off snap very low altitudes recovery lowering nose rolling level applying power will work trick avoid nose-up power-back situation elsewhere landing pattern corrective action fool-proof second stall accelerated turning stall killer during final turn usually seen snap-roll ground Low air speed again culprit stall agravated 1 angie bank requires lift wings support aircraft 2 attempt tighten up turn due overshooting final approachjust like stretching final too much up elevator airspeed Recovery executed simultaneously rolling wings level lowering nose adding power Since during landings near ground better get stall rely lowaltitude loss recoveries Practicing stalls alti tude will make student aware condi tions causing stall reaction particular aircraft use recovery methods minimize altitude loss Next going slow machine down practice little slow-flight maneuver should done less 1/2 throttle level flight should maintained student should Continued pae 107 October1979 37 Speaking Heliboys received list helpful hints additional instructions will prob ably interest owners prospective owners Schluter machine Copies available SC Modeler 1999 West Larkin Avenue Elgin IL 60120 cost fifty cents cover postage printing rm still surprised find clubs area have never seen RC helicopter fly have found members clubs own helicopters have tried fly because help seemingly available Some members North Carolina Helicopter Association have made point visiting clubs demon strating helicopter flight helping prospective helicopter fliers get off ground visit few clubs coming months let know youre available helping newcomers Dave Chesney Rt 9 Box 621A Greensboro NC 27409 Training/Burdin continued page 37 shown high rate turn possible low airspeed shallow banks Steep turns no-no slow flight Remember stalls Also notice sloppiness controls lower airspeeds characteristics relate directly landing pattern good slowflight skills will significant value final piece FLI Level landing pattern opinion learning optimized practicing standard maneuver Therefore landing pattern used FLI rectangular pattern allows student see same picture time may look like pattern works time consuming worth Fig 5 shows pattern Entering initial approach power reduced turn down-wind slow-flight down wind power-off glide started during descending base continues turn finaL Power added final maintain flying speed go-around executed after arriving wings level end runway ready touchdown Ground track should proceed back initial approach another go No touchdown attempted instructor should emphasize smooth con trol ground track consistency friendly reminder stall-recovery procedure will also instill caution during slow flight turns usually local landmarks checkpoints instructor can point out significant benefit establishing consistent pattern FLILEVEL V Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 The student will learn demonstrate ability land aircraft full stop runway also execute touch-and-go landing 2 The student will learn demonstrate ability land aircraft runway unexpected forced landing altitudes low normai traffic patterns 3 The student will practice cross-wind landings possible Discussion Well marbles lineor rather runway quality previous four levels training should really pay off now effort sincerely devoted g1 ~AOtO GeeXOeOt GO \ FLAIR MEG CO BOX 11702 KANSAS CITY MO 64138 PLEASE SEND KITS @ $ ENCLOSE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER MISSOURI RESIDENTS ADD 4125% KANSAS RESIDENTS ADD 3% NAME ADDRESS ___________________________ CITYSTATEZIP ADD $200 FOR SHIPPING Finally -A Definitive Work Electric Propulsion Systems complete resource anyone interested elec tric propulsion Over 100 photos detailed draw ings show models type description can build operate Covers aircraft autos boats solar-powered models Loaded dos donts helpful hints com plete index articles electric propulsion leading US magazines $595 dealer order direct October1979 107 Looking Better Silicone Tubing ti~A BLUE LINE Its Thicker Stronger Highly Heat Resis tant Flexible other fuel lines Whats moreBLUE LINE eith er equal lower price others So dont fooled Remember ask original BLUE LINE tubing Send SASE today free catalog fine productal /Ei7 0/REND 44W Prospect St New Haven Conn 06515 PRODUCTS Avamlable mm b sizes fit appli cation about 59 per ft Shown above SUPER BLUE set upwith extra-large tubing 4 reusable ties & end-of-line nozzles $369 per pkg nM ASTRO FLIGHT IAC PIONEERS IN SILENT FLIGHT 13377 Beach Aye Venice CA 90291
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/10
Page Numbers: 34, 35, 36, 37, 107
This Businesd SUPPOSE different Lets suppose ways teach person fly radio-controlled aircraft people flying techniques teaching range very per sonal one-on-one instructional sets classic method teaching kid sister swim throw might well surmise success rates variety methods varied number methods Some people never learn very personal one-on-one instructions lot kid sisters great pilots large majority couldnt remember learnedthey just did home club Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club recognized need around training Sure club instructors went far designate two training nights week during flying season sounds good until talk some students look success rates new members told us lack consistence maneuvers being taught"no method training no standards very nice feedback statements new members com ments coupled noticeable lack new fliers field caused us look improving training program club asked ex-Air Force Instructor pilot nut instruction techniques develop training program little professional result charge what call FLIFive Level Instruction used throughout summer 1978 results pilots developed less time fewer broken airplanes Guests have taken copies back clubs Cleveland Pittsburgh modeling FAA highly qualified consultant commis sioned develop ideal training program would make com petent fliers present agonies broken trainers deficien cies many-tongued improvised local schemes Impossible Greater Cincinnati Radio Club appointed author devise such program FiveLevel-Instruction thoroughly tested works U Tom Burdin second local Cincinnati Club now using feel strongly about its potential use club Id like share through Model Aviationthe AMA magazine hobby sport different situation far learning environments concerned have requirement leaming motor skill begins usually zero level proceeds through various levels competence gaining ability operate new piece machinery Notice use work level ultimate result training effort must devoted final level competence skill being taught case solo flight RC model Attaining final skill level singie unique giant leap can singiy taught rather fitting together associated series intermediate attainable skill levels increasing difficulty can tailor intermediate levels builds last leads next training can optimized interest kept high quality final skill flying greatly improved can build flying training program attain able skill level premised precise task descriptions definable skill levels clear progress measurement should able answer complaints GCRCC Im sure other clubs students concerning training quality FLI training program does precisely Lets look FLI program divided five levels could have used six FLI sounds aeronautical SLI first level devoted totally preflight assures airworthiness aircraft teaches engine tuning pre 34 Model Aviation Good safety practices can taught early Always tune needle behind enginenot over top propeller smart charac ters have ended up stitched fingers Always keep head out line whirling prop other parts well guou pru-IuIgnt briefing will increase inflight learning Shown sequence pictures Futaba trainer instructor needsto close enough help case trouble prime rule allow student fly ofF FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE THE USUAL -LARGE TREES LEVELIE 150 LEVELN 300 R U N WAY S PILOT THE AIRPLANE Ii EATiNG TREE FIGURE 1 OVAL RACETRACK TOP VIEW flight inspection Level II gets student air concentrates straight level shallow turns racetrack patterns Level III sharpens students skills Level II maneuvers steepens medium-bank turns adds procedure turns two aerobatic maneuvers Level IV adds takeoff stall recovery altitude traffic pattern approachno touchdown Finally Level V student allowed land aircraft addition practicing cross-wind landings forced landing patterns exact descriptions maneuvers reason discussed detail later article can seen levels well defined tasks well defined work pro gressive Finally student participating FLI program given progress chart flight recorded progress noted also set rules associated use progress chart indeed whole program chart rule set included discussion Finally important say FLI program does teach anyone fly tell teach away need instructor program course instruction requires instructors make usable club has established instructor status among members sorely need Once get past initial grumbling concerning special members club like will much better off growth new members competent pilots demands competent instructors organized program Lets get started Lets FLI FLILEVEL Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 student will present aircraft ready flight instruction airworthiness check airworthiness check must include a Trimmed hands-off flight b CG proper location c Flying suffaces warp-free d Nose-wheel steering complete full circle in smaller 30 diameter full deflection transmitter stick e Engine idles reliably t Adequate power 2 student will leam demonstrate correct range check procedures his/her radio per manufacturers recommendation 3 student will learn demonstrate correct setting needle valve assure full power flight altitudes reliable idle Discuss jon Although no flying occurs level perhaps important level statement no true choice aircraft potential flier has turned away model aviation because poor choice first aircraft leads frustration destroys learning process thus students desire learn strongly recommend high/mid-wing cabin-style machine 40 60-in wing-span range Select machine flies well rudder use rudder elevator motor control steerable nose wheel use conventional gear machine student desires build model Sig Kadet Miss World Falcon 56 Sure Flite Cessna 150 type machines fine choices built-up type aircraft used imperative student receive construction reviews during building avoid problems air Ready-to-Fly market Futabas new RTF trainer excellent new entry Veco 19-powered machine close being readyto-fly out box anything Ive seen work required flier glue horizonal vertical stabilizers bolt landing gear make minor alignments controls construction rugged rein forced key stress areas high-wing tricycle gear design makes super trainer package expensive youre ready go minimum effort part good invest ment radio aircraft final part aircraft selection flight check instructor easy casually pass off check flight saying flies fine truth student will learn faster aircraft doesnt fight back because out trim warped underpowered out CG range Make sure airplane right audience FLILEVEL II Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 student will learn demonstrate October1979 35 nave got Iaie care macnine toTfle Tirsi landing result careful atten assure proper operation Dont overlook thetion program progressive skill devel ot trainingopment trainingbig little airplanesthe clean-up necessary pathoughtful double-takes between sessions quickly override disappointments ability control aircraft straight level flight some input instructor attitude altitude control Ground track should roughly parallel runway 2 The student will demonstrate ability control aircraft 150 banked turn some input instructor altitude bank angle control 3 The student will learn demonstrate Oval Race Track Flight path parallel runway Same flight criteria Items 1 2 see Fig 1 4 The student will learn demonstrate ability control aircraft Figure-Eight pattern Same flight criteria Items 1 2 addition student will demonstrate ability maintain crossing point directly ahead pilot See Fig 2 5 The student will learn demonstrate ability taxi aircraft grass hard surfaces Discussion first level student will fly important student feels some real success Hence demands FLI Level II skills reasonable really two maneuvers required Level Ilstraight level shallow turns two maneuvers built combine form Figure-Eight Oval Race Track patterns emphasis instructor early phases Level II should stress accuracy maneuver rather stress should recognizing changes aircraft altitude initiating early corrections Smoothness deliberate change key student should kept just flying around Instead instructor should direct students flight path begin speak ground-track control preparation takeoff FLI STUDENT PROGRESS CHART EL COMPLETED Name StudentitijI 141 1141 iv[] V[] FLIGHT MANEUVERDATE LEVEL l ht Airworthy check & flight Radio range check Enginetune LEVEL II Taxi Straight Flight Shallow turns 15 deg Oval flight track 15 deg Figure 8 pattern 15 deg LEVEL Ill Hi Speed taxi Medium turns 30 deg Procedure turn Loop Cloverleaf Oval track 30 deg Figure 8 30 deg LEVEL IV Take-off Slow flight Stall recoveries Trafficpattern&approach no TD_ LEVEL VIYIXXXX Traffic pattern & landing 11 Forced landing X-wind practice possibleJj CODE D nstrate instructor P tice student initial ructor certifies proficiency FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE RU N WAY LEVELIL 150 BANK PILOTSOLID LINE FIGURE 2 FIGURE EIGHT TOP VIEW LEVELifi 3OBANK DASH LINE FLILEVEL III Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 The student will increase angle bank 300 turns Oval Race Track FigureEight patterns Further Figure-Eight will done two full circles intersecting directly front student student should demon strate ability maneuvers consis tent ground track despite wind drift instructor correction 2 The student will learn demonstrate procedure turn maneuver emphasis consistent ground track 3 The student will learn demonstrate ability control aircraft during high speed 1/3-1/2 throttle taxi runway No weaving should observed 4 The student will learn demonstrate loop clover-leaf maneuver Discussion Level III meant primarily growing landing As skill straight level turns increases two should joined create Oval Race Track Flight patterns Figure-Eights 450 intersections Accuracy may now stressed initial introduction ground track maneuvers Oval Race Track early beginnings landing pattern emphasis ground track will pay off later During FLI Level II student should start engine tune check radio flight controls taxi end runway prepared takeoff instructor should takeoffs landings during level also suggested instructor relieve student occasionally allow little relaxation FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE USE 30 BANK REVERSE TURN AFTER 90 FIGURE 3 PROCEDURE TURN TOP VIEW RUNWAY 36 Model Aviation PILOT CONTINUE ROLL AND PITCH WINGS LEVEL INVERTED HERE ROLL BEGINS AT STRAIGHT450 NOSE UP PULLOUT - GPITCHUPTo45 OF FOUR MANUEVERS SHOWS ORIGIN OF THE NAME FIGURE 4 CLOVERLEAF experience Previous maneuvers practiced difficulty increased moving 300 bank angle turns student should concen trate building self-confidence reduce depend ency instructor will require instructor allow student recover difficult situations interference classic hairy situation can easily result requiring judgment part instructor take over inclusion procedure turn level allows student perform another combinatorial maneuver requiring straight level turns turn reversals See Fig 3 practicing FLI Level III maneuvers 300 bank procedure turn special emphasis should now begin ground track effected wind drift Justflying around doing maneuvers doesnt job Flying sport self-discipline discipline devel oped now will pay off landing pattern Work hard herestudent instructor airplane save may own Two acrobatic maneuvers have included loop allows appreciation effective ness pitch control different airspeeds also sense orientation other level near level flight clover-leaf beginning roll after 450 pitch change requires concurrent control pitch roll unusual attitudes ending wings level inverted position 900 off original flight track followed repeating last half loop See Fig 4 case two acrobatic maneuvers no real proficiency beyond just doing really necessary student must however demonstrate ability get through maneuvers dont ignore practice real gain students self-confidence controlling aircraft An interesting exercise require student recover straight level flight various impromptu places two confidence maneu vers will strengthen orientation control usage other maneuvers real proficiency should realized high-speed taxi can easily overlooked minor effort however just opposite true really two identifiable parts aircraft takeoff takeoff roll rota tion/climb-out takeoff roll executed cleanly rotation will effected negative FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE UGHIl RIGHT HAND TURNS INSIDE DOWNWIND CROSSSLOW FLIGHT r LEGDESCEND POWER OFFREDUCE ADD POWERPOWER INITIAL APPROACH FIGURE 5 LANDING PATTERNTOP VIEW manner Building proficiency takeoff roll will permit student concentrate rotation Level IV importance wide ground turning radius will become obvious now will easier student use small corrections avoid weaving FLILEVEL IV Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency takeoff showing ability maintain runway heading during 1 503O0 climbout angie until safe altitude reached 2 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency slow flight using 1/3 1/2 throttle maximum Turns will 150 maximum bank Altitude will maintained 3 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency executing recovering straight ahead turning stalls slow flight 4 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency landing pattern 150 maximum bank will used ground track must follow shown Fig 5 Aircraft must arrive over end runway runway heading wings level complete maneuver Discussion Level IV finally use aircraft control gained earlier levels begin zero real issue flyingtakeoff landing During level significant energy should directed towards developing precise flying both ground track altitude correction Good takeoffs result precise control during takeoff ground roll transition flight Good landings result good ground track aircraft attitude control whether beginner hot dog Level III instruction successful high-speed taxi previous work pitch control well learned adding little up elevator right point during high speed full throttle taxi results takeoff instructor should emphasize straight-ahead shallow climb about 15o300 climb-out angie Allow student have gained good aircraft control prior starting turn-out recommended review procedure turns FigureEights follow takeoff continue sharpen students basic skills Several takeoffs should accomplished during training session case stalls miniature aircraft designed stall characteristics like full-size machines stall often disastrous resultsespecially landing can discuss stalls recoveries forever purposes two situations should discussed practiced 1 straightahead stall 2 accelerated turning stall Both C3J OUTSIDE DOWNWIND 150 MAX BANK N] T/O LEGU PILOT 15 FT FROM RUNWAY THIS ONE WONT HURT YOU occur landing pattern can destroy airplane new experienced pilot first stall condition usually occurs trying stretch final approach Typically nose will drop machine will roll off snap very low altitudes recovery lowering nose rolling level applying power will work trick avoid nose-up power-back situation elsewhere landing pattern corrective action fool-proof second stall accelerated turning stall killer during final turn usually seen snap-roll ground Low air speed again culprit stall agravated 1 angie bank requires lift wings support aircraft 2 attempt tighten up turn due overshooting final approachjust like stretching final too much up elevator airspeed Recovery executed simultaneously rolling wings level lowering nose adding power Since during landings near ground better get stall rely lowaltitude loss recoveries Practicing stalls alti tude will make student aware condi tions causing stall reaction particular aircraft use recovery methods minimize altitude loss Next going slow machine down practice little slow-flight maneuver should done less 1/2 throttle level flight should maintained student should Continued pae 107 October1979 37 Speaking Heliboys received list helpful hints additional instructions will prob ably interest owners prospective owners Schluter machine Copies available SC Modeler 1999 West Larkin Avenue Elgin IL 60120 cost fifty cents cover postage printing rm still surprised find clubs area have never seen RC helicopter fly have found members clubs own helicopters have tried fly because help seemingly available Some members North Carolina Helicopter Association have made point visiting clubs demon strating helicopter flight helping prospective helicopter fliers get off ground visit few clubs coming months let know youre available helping newcomers Dave Chesney Rt 9 Box 621A Greensboro NC 27409 Training/Burdin continued page 37 shown high rate turn possible low airspeed shallow banks Steep turns no-no slow flight Remember stalls Also notice sloppiness controls lower airspeeds characteristics relate directly landing pattern good slowflight skills will significant value final piece FLI Level landing pattern opinion learning optimized practicing standard maneuver Therefore landing pattern used FLI rectangular pattern allows student see same picture time may look like pattern works time consuming worth Fig 5 shows pattern Entering initial approach power reduced turn down-wind slow-flight down wind power-off glide started during descending base continues turn finaL Power added final maintain flying speed go-around executed after arriving wings level end runway ready touchdown Ground track should proceed back initial approach another go No touchdown attempted instructor should emphasize smooth con trol ground track consistency friendly reminder stall-recovery procedure will also instill caution during slow flight turns usually local landmarks checkpoints instructor can point out significant benefit establishing consistent pattern FLILEVEL V Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 The student will learn demonstrate ability land aircraft full stop runway also execute touch-and-go landing 2 The student will learn demonstrate ability land aircraft runway unexpected forced landing altitudes low normai traffic patterns 3 The student will practice cross-wind landings possible Discussion Well marbles lineor rather runway quality previous four levels training should really pay off now effort sincerely devoted g1 ~AOtO GeeXOeOt GO \ FLAIR MEG CO BOX 11702 KANSAS CITY MO 64138 PLEASE SEND KITS @ $ ENCLOSE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER MISSOURI RESIDENTS ADD 4125% KANSAS RESIDENTS ADD 3% NAME ADDRESS ___________________________ CITYSTATEZIP ADD $200 FOR SHIPPING Finally -A Definitive Work Electric Propulsion Systems complete resource anyone interested elec tric propulsion Over 100 photos detailed draw ings show models type description can build operate Covers aircraft autos boats solar-powered models Loaded dos donts helpful hints com plete index articles electric propulsion leading US magazines $595 dealer order direct October1979 107 Looking Better Silicone Tubing ti~A BLUE LINE Its Thicker Stronger Highly Heat Resis tant Flexible other fuel lines Whats moreBLUE LINE eith er equal lower price others So dont fooled Remember ask original BLUE LINE tubing Send SASE today free catalog fine productal /Ei7 0/REND 44W Prospect St New Haven Conn 06515 PRODUCTS Avamlable mm b sizes fit appli cation about 59 per ft Shown above SUPER BLUE set upwith extra-large tubing 4 reusable ties & end-of-line nozzles $369 per pkg nM ASTRO FLIGHT IAC PIONEERS IN SILENT FLIGHT 13377 Beach Aye Venice CA 90291
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/10
Page Numbers: 34, 35, 36, 37, 107
This Businesd SUPPOSE different Lets suppose ways teach person fly radio-controlled aircraft people flying techniques teaching range very per sonal one-on-one instructional sets classic method teaching kid sister swim throw might well surmise success rates variety methods varied number methods Some people never learn very personal one-on-one instructions lot kid sisters great pilots large majority couldnt remember learnedthey just did home club Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club recognized need around training Sure club instructors went far designate two training nights week during flying season sounds good until talk some students look success rates new members told us lack consistence maneuvers being taught"no method training no standards very nice feedback statements new members com ments coupled noticeable lack new fliers field caused us look improving training program club asked ex-Air Force Instructor pilot nut instruction techniques develop training program little professional result charge what call FLIFive Level Instruction used throughout summer 1978 results pilots developed less time fewer broken airplanes Guests have taken copies back clubs Cleveland Pittsburgh modeling FAA highly qualified consultant commis sioned develop ideal training program would make com petent fliers present agonies broken trainers deficien cies many-tongued improvised local schemes Impossible Greater Cincinnati Radio Club appointed author devise such program FiveLevel-Instruction thoroughly tested works U Tom Burdin second local Cincinnati Club now using feel strongly about its potential use club Id like share through Model Aviationthe AMA magazine hobby sport different situation far learning environments concerned have requirement leaming motor skill begins usually zero level proceeds through various levels competence gaining ability operate new piece machinery Notice use work level ultimate result training effort must devoted final level competence skill being taught case solo flight RC model Attaining final skill level singie unique giant leap can singiy taught rather fitting together associated series intermediate attainable skill levels increasing difficulty can tailor intermediate levels builds last leads next training can optimized interest kept high quality final skill flying greatly improved can build flying training program attain able skill level premised precise task descriptions definable skill levels clear progress measurement should able answer complaints GCRCC Im sure other clubs students concerning training quality FLI training program does precisely Lets look FLI program divided five levels could have used six FLI sounds aeronautical SLI first level devoted totally preflight assures airworthiness aircraft teaches engine tuning pre 34 Model Aviation Good safety practices can taught early Always tune needle behind enginenot over top propeller smart charac ters have ended up stitched fingers Always keep head out line whirling prop other parts well guou pru-IuIgnt briefing will increase inflight learning Shown sequence pictures Futaba trainer instructor needsto close enough help case trouble prime rule allow student fly ofF FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE THE USUAL -LARGE TREES LEVELIE 150 LEVELN 300 R U N WAY S PILOT THE AIRPLANE Ii EATiNG TREE FIGURE 1 OVAL RACETRACK TOP VIEW flight inspection Level II gets student air concentrates straight level shallow turns racetrack patterns Level III sharpens students skills Level II maneuvers steepens medium-bank turns adds procedure turns two aerobatic maneuvers Level IV adds takeoff stall recovery altitude traffic pattern approachno touchdown Finally Level V student allowed land aircraft addition practicing cross-wind landings forced landing patterns exact descriptions maneuvers reason discussed detail later article can seen levels well defined tasks well defined work pro gressive Finally student participating FLI program given progress chart flight recorded progress noted also set rules associated use progress chart indeed whole program chart rule set included discussion Finally important say FLI program does teach anyone fly tell teach away need instructor program course instruction requires instructors make usable club has established instructor status among members sorely need Once get past initial grumbling concerning special members club like will much better off growth new members competent pilots demands competent instructors organized program Lets get started Lets FLI FLILEVEL Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 student will present aircraft ready flight instruction airworthiness check airworthiness check must include a Trimmed hands-off flight b CG proper location c Flying suffaces warp-free d Nose-wheel steering complete full circle in smaller 30 diameter full deflection transmitter stick e Engine idles reliably t Adequate power 2 student will leam demonstrate correct range check procedures his/her radio per manufacturers recommendation 3 student will learn demonstrate correct setting needle valve assure full power flight altitudes reliable idle Discuss jon Although no flying occurs level perhaps important level statement no true choice aircraft potential flier has turned away model aviation because poor choice first aircraft leads frustration destroys learning process thus students desire learn strongly recommend high/mid-wing cabin-style machine 40 60-in wing-span range Select machine flies well rudder use rudder elevator motor control steerable nose wheel use conventional gear machine student desires build model Sig Kadet Miss World Falcon 56 Sure Flite Cessna 150 type machines fine choices built-up type aircraft used imperative student receive construction reviews during building avoid problems air Ready-to-Fly market Futabas new RTF trainer excellent new entry Veco 19-powered machine close being readyto-fly out box anything Ive seen work required flier glue horizonal vertical stabilizers bolt landing gear make minor alignments controls construction rugged rein forced key stress areas high-wing tricycle gear design makes super trainer package expensive youre ready go minimum effort part good invest ment radio aircraft final part aircraft selection flight check instructor easy casually pass off check flight saying flies fine truth student will learn faster aircraft doesnt fight back because out trim warped underpowered out CG range Make sure airplane right audience FLILEVEL II Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 student will learn demonstrate October1979 35 nave got Iaie care macnine toTfle Tirsi landing result careful atten assure proper operation Dont overlook thetion program progressive skill devel ot trainingopment trainingbig little airplanesthe clean-up necessary pathoughtful double-takes between sessions quickly override disappointments ability control aircraft straight level flight some input instructor attitude altitude control Ground track should roughly parallel runway 2 The student will demonstrate ability control aircraft 150 banked turn some input instructor altitude bank angle control 3 The student will learn demonstrate Oval Race Track Flight path parallel runway Same flight criteria Items 1 2 see Fig 1 4 The student will learn demonstrate ability control aircraft Figure-Eight pattern Same flight criteria Items 1 2 addition student will demonstrate ability maintain crossing point directly ahead pilot See Fig 2 5 The student will learn demonstrate ability taxi aircraft grass hard surfaces Discussion first level student will fly important student feels some real success Hence demands FLI Level II skills reasonable really two maneuvers required Level Ilstraight level shallow turns two maneuvers built combine form Figure-Eight Oval Race Track patterns emphasis instructor early phases Level II should stress accuracy maneuver rather stress should recognizing changes aircraft altitude initiating early corrections Smoothness deliberate change key student should kept just flying around Instead instructor should direct students flight path begin speak ground-track control preparation takeoff FLI STUDENT PROGRESS CHART EL COMPLETED Name StudentitijI 141 1141 iv[] V[] FLIGHT MANEUVERDATE LEVEL l ht Airworthy check & flight Radio range check Enginetune LEVEL II Taxi Straight Flight Shallow turns 15 deg Oval flight track 15 deg Figure 8 pattern 15 deg LEVEL Ill Hi Speed taxi Medium turns 30 deg Procedure turn Loop Cloverleaf Oval track 30 deg Figure 8 30 deg LEVEL IV Take-off Slow flight Stall recoveries Trafficpattern&approach no TD_ LEVEL VIYIXXXX Traffic pattern & landing 11 Forced landing X-wind practice possibleJj CODE D nstrate instructor P tice student initial ructor certifies proficiency FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE RU N WAY LEVELIL 150 BANK PILOTSOLID LINE FIGURE 2 FIGURE EIGHT TOP VIEW LEVELifi 3OBANK DASH LINE FLILEVEL III Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 The student will increase angle bank 300 turns Oval Race Track FigureEight patterns Further Figure-Eight will done two full circles intersecting directly front student student should demon strate ability maneuvers consis tent ground track despite wind drift instructor correction 2 The student will learn demonstrate procedure turn maneuver emphasis consistent ground track 3 The student will learn demonstrate ability control aircraft during high speed 1/3-1/2 throttle taxi runway No weaving should observed 4 The student will learn demonstrate loop clover-leaf maneuver Discussion Level III meant primarily growing landing As skill straight level turns increases two should joined create Oval Race Track Flight patterns Figure-Eights 450 intersections Accuracy may now stressed initial introduction ground track maneuvers Oval Race Track early beginnings landing pattern emphasis ground track will pay off later During FLI Level II student should start engine tune check radio flight controls taxi end runway prepared takeoff instructor should takeoffs landings during level also suggested instructor relieve student occasionally allow little relaxation FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE USE 30 BANK REVERSE TURN AFTER 90 FIGURE 3 PROCEDURE TURN TOP VIEW RUNWAY 36 Model Aviation PILOT CONTINUE ROLL AND PITCH WINGS LEVEL INVERTED HERE ROLL BEGINS AT STRAIGHT450 NOSE UP PULLOUT - GPITCHUPTo45 OF FOUR MANUEVERS SHOWS ORIGIN OF THE NAME FIGURE 4 CLOVERLEAF experience Previous maneuvers practiced difficulty increased moving 300 bank angle turns student should concen trate building self-confidence reduce depend ency instructor will require instructor allow student recover difficult situations interference classic hairy situation can easily result requiring judgment part instructor take over inclusion procedure turn level allows student perform another combinatorial maneuver requiring straight level turns turn reversals See Fig 3 practicing FLI Level III maneuvers 300 bank procedure turn special emphasis should now begin ground track effected wind drift Justflying around doing maneuvers doesnt job Flying sport self-discipline discipline devel oped now will pay off landing pattern Work hard herestudent instructor airplane save may own Two acrobatic maneuvers have included loop allows appreciation effective ness pitch control different airspeeds also sense orientation other level near level flight clover-leaf beginning roll after 450 pitch change requires concurrent control pitch roll unusual attitudes ending wings level inverted position 900 off original flight track followed repeating last half loop See Fig 4 case two acrobatic maneuvers no real proficiency beyond just doing really necessary student must however demonstrate ability get through maneuvers dont ignore practice real gain students self-confidence controlling aircraft An interesting exercise require student recover straight level flight various impromptu places two confidence maneu vers will strengthen orientation control usage other maneuvers real proficiency should realized high-speed taxi can easily overlooked minor effort however just opposite true really two identifiable parts aircraft takeoff takeoff roll rota tion/climb-out takeoff roll executed cleanly rotation will effected negative FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE UGHIl RIGHT HAND TURNS INSIDE DOWNWIND CROSSSLOW FLIGHT r LEGDESCEND POWER OFFREDUCE ADD POWERPOWER INITIAL APPROACH FIGURE 5 LANDING PATTERNTOP VIEW manner Building proficiency takeoff roll will permit student concentrate rotation Level IV importance wide ground turning radius will become obvious now will easier student use small corrections avoid weaving FLILEVEL IV Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency takeoff showing ability maintain runway heading during 1 503O0 climbout angie until safe altitude reached 2 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency slow flight using 1/3 1/2 throttle maximum Turns will 150 maximum bank Altitude will maintained 3 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency executing recovering straight ahead turning stalls slow flight 4 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency landing pattern 150 maximum bank will used ground track must follow shown Fig 5 Aircraft must arrive over end runway runway heading wings level complete maneuver Discussion Level IV finally use aircraft control gained earlier levels begin zero real issue flyingtakeoff landing During level significant energy should directed towards developing precise flying both ground track altitude correction Good takeoffs result precise control during takeoff ground roll transition flight Good landings result good ground track aircraft attitude control whether beginner hot dog Level III instruction successful high-speed taxi previous work pitch control well learned adding little up elevator right point during high speed full throttle taxi results takeoff instructor should emphasize straight-ahead shallow climb about 15o300 climb-out angie Allow student have gained good aircraft control prior starting turn-out recommended review procedure turns FigureEights follow takeoff continue sharpen students basic skills Several takeoffs should accomplished during training session case stalls miniature aircraft designed stall characteristics like full-size machines stall often disastrous resultsespecially landing can discuss stalls recoveries forever purposes two situations should discussed practiced 1 straightahead stall 2 accelerated turning stall Both C3J OUTSIDE DOWNWIND 150 MAX BANK N] T/O LEGU PILOT 15 FT FROM RUNWAY THIS ONE WONT HURT YOU occur landing pattern can destroy airplane new experienced pilot first stall condition usually occurs trying stretch final approach Typically nose will drop machine will roll off snap very low altitudes recovery lowering nose rolling level applying power will work trick avoid nose-up power-back situation elsewhere landing pattern corrective action fool-proof second stall accelerated turning stall killer during final turn usually seen snap-roll ground Low air speed again culprit stall agravated 1 angie bank requires lift wings support aircraft 2 attempt tighten up turn due overshooting final approachjust like stretching final too much up elevator airspeed Recovery executed simultaneously rolling wings level lowering nose adding power Since during landings near ground better get stall rely lowaltitude loss recoveries Practicing stalls alti tude will make student aware condi tions causing stall reaction particular aircraft use recovery methods minimize altitude loss Next going slow machine down practice little slow-flight maneuver should done less 1/2 throttle level flight should maintained student should Continued pae 107 October1979 37 Speaking Heliboys received list helpful hints additional instructions will prob ably interest owners prospective owners Schluter machine Copies available SC Modeler 1999 West Larkin Avenue Elgin IL 60120 cost fifty cents cover postage printing rm still surprised find clubs area have never seen RC helicopter fly have found members clubs own helicopters have tried fly because help seemingly available Some members North Carolina Helicopter Association have made point visiting clubs demon strating helicopter flight helping prospective helicopter fliers get off ground visit few clubs coming months let know youre available helping newcomers Dave Chesney Rt 9 Box 621A Greensboro NC 27409 Training/Burdin continued page 37 shown high rate turn possible low airspeed shallow banks Steep turns no-no slow flight Remember stalls Also notice sloppiness controls lower airspeeds characteristics relate directly landing pattern good slowflight skills will significant value final piece FLI Level landing pattern opinion learning optimized practicing standard maneuver Therefore landing pattern used FLI rectangular pattern allows student see same picture time may look like pattern works time consuming worth Fig 5 shows pattern Entering initial approach power reduced turn down-wind slow-flight down wind power-off glide started during descending base continues turn finaL Power added final maintain flying speed go-around executed after arriving wings level end runway ready touchdown Ground track should proceed back initial approach another go No touchdown attempted instructor should emphasize smooth con trol ground track consistency friendly reminder stall-recovery procedure will also instill caution during slow flight turns usually local landmarks checkpoints instructor can point out significant benefit establishing consistent pattern FLILEVEL V Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 The student will learn demonstrate ability land aircraft full stop runway also execute touch-and-go landing 2 The student will learn demonstrate ability land aircraft runway unexpected forced landing altitudes low normai traffic patterns 3 The student will practice cross-wind landings possible Discussion Well marbles lineor rather runway quality previous four levels training should really pay off now effort sincerely devoted g1 ~AOtO GeeXOeOt GO \ FLAIR MEG CO BOX 11702 KANSAS CITY MO 64138 PLEASE SEND KITS @ $ ENCLOSE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER MISSOURI RESIDENTS ADD 4125% KANSAS RESIDENTS ADD 3% NAME ADDRESS ___________________________ CITYSTATEZIP ADD $200 FOR SHIPPING Finally -A Definitive Work Electric Propulsion Systems complete resource anyone interested elec tric propulsion Over 100 photos detailed draw ings show models type description can build operate Covers aircraft autos boats solar-powered models Loaded dos donts helpful hints com plete index articles electric propulsion leading US magazines $595 dealer order direct October1979 107 Looking Better Silicone Tubing ti~A BLUE LINE Its Thicker Stronger Highly Heat Resis tant Flexible other fuel lines Whats moreBLUE LINE eith er equal lower price others So dont fooled Remember ask original BLUE LINE tubing Send SASE today free catalog fine productal /Ei7 0/REND 44W Prospect St New Haven Conn 06515 PRODUCTS Avamlable mm b sizes fit appli cation about 59 per ft Shown above SUPER BLUE set upwith extra-large tubing 4 reusable ties & end-of-line nozzles $369 per pkg nM ASTRO FLIGHT IAC PIONEERS IN SILENT FLIGHT 13377 Beach Aye Venice CA 90291
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/10
Page Numbers: 34, 35, 36, 37, 107
This Businesd SUPPOSE different Lets suppose ways teach person fly radio-controlled aircraft people flying techniques teaching range very per sonal one-on-one instructional sets classic method teaching kid sister swim throw might well surmise success rates variety methods varied number methods Some people never learn very personal one-on-one instructions lot kid sisters great pilots large majority couldnt remember learnedthey just did home club Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club recognized need around training Sure club instructors went far designate two training nights week during flying season sounds good until talk some students look success rates new members told us lack consistence maneuvers being taught"no method training no standards very nice feedback statements new members com ments coupled noticeable lack new fliers field caused us look improving training program club asked ex-Air Force Instructor pilot nut instruction techniques develop training program little professional result charge what call FLIFive Level Instruction used throughout summer 1978 results pilots developed less time fewer broken airplanes Guests have taken copies back clubs Cleveland Pittsburgh modeling FAA highly qualified consultant commis sioned develop ideal training program would make com petent fliers present agonies broken trainers deficien cies many-tongued improvised local schemes Impossible Greater Cincinnati Radio Club appointed author devise such program FiveLevel-Instruction thoroughly tested works U Tom Burdin second local Cincinnati Club now using feel strongly about its potential use club Id like share through Model Aviationthe AMA magazine hobby sport different situation far learning environments concerned have requirement leaming motor skill begins usually zero level proceeds through various levels competence gaining ability operate new piece machinery Notice use work level ultimate result training effort must devoted final level competence skill being taught case solo flight RC model Attaining final skill level singie unique giant leap can singiy taught rather fitting together associated series intermediate attainable skill levels increasing difficulty can tailor intermediate levels builds last leads next training can optimized interest kept high quality final skill flying greatly improved can build flying training program attain able skill level premised precise task descriptions definable skill levels clear progress measurement should able answer complaints GCRCC Im sure other clubs students concerning training quality FLI training program does precisely Lets look FLI program divided five levels could have used six FLI sounds aeronautical SLI first level devoted totally preflight assures airworthiness aircraft teaches engine tuning pre 34 Model Aviation Good safety practices can taught early Always tune needle behind enginenot over top propeller smart charac ters have ended up stitched fingers Always keep head out line whirling prop other parts well guou pru-IuIgnt briefing will increase inflight learning Shown sequence pictures Futaba trainer instructor needsto close enough help case trouble prime rule allow student fly ofF FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE THE USUAL -LARGE TREES LEVELIE 150 LEVELN 300 R U N WAY S PILOT THE AIRPLANE Ii EATiNG TREE FIGURE 1 OVAL RACETRACK TOP VIEW flight inspection Level II gets student air concentrates straight level shallow turns racetrack patterns Level III sharpens students skills Level II maneuvers steepens medium-bank turns adds procedure turns two aerobatic maneuvers Level IV adds takeoff stall recovery altitude traffic pattern approachno touchdown Finally Level V student allowed land aircraft addition practicing cross-wind landings forced landing patterns exact descriptions maneuvers reason discussed detail later article can seen levels well defined tasks well defined work pro gressive Finally student participating FLI program given progress chart flight recorded progress noted also set rules associated use progress chart indeed whole program chart rule set included discussion Finally important say FLI program does teach anyone fly tell teach away need instructor program course instruction requires instructors make usable club has established instructor status among members sorely need Once get past initial grumbling concerning special members club like will much better off growth new members competent pilots demands competent instructors organized program Lets get started Lets FLI FLILEVEL Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 student will present aircraft ready flight instruction airworthiness check airworthiness check must include a Trimmed hands-off flight b CG proper location c Flying suffaces warp-free d Nose-wheel steering complete full circle in smaller 30 diameter full deflection transmitter stick e Engine idles reliably t Adequate power 2 student will leam demonstrate correct range check procedures his/her radio per manufacturers recommendation 3 student will learn demonstrate correct setting needle valve assure full power flight altitudes reliable idle Discuss jon Although no flying occurs level perhaps important level statement no true choice aircraft potential flier has turned away model aviation because poor choice first aircraft leads frustration destroys learning process thus students desire learn strongly recommend high/mid-wing cabin-style machine 40 60-in wing-span range Select machine flies well rudder use rudder elevator motor control steerable nose wheel use conventional gear machine student desires build model Sig Kadet Miss World Falcon 56 Sure Flite Cessna 150 type machines fine choices built-up type aircraft used imperative student receive construction reviews during building avoid problems air Ready-to-Fly market Futabas new RTF trainer excellent new entry Veco 19-powered machine close being readyto-fly out box anything Ive seen work required flier glue horizonal vertical stabilizers bolt landing gear make minor alignments controls construction rugged rein forced key stress areas high-wing tricycle gear design makes super trainer package expensive youre ready go minimum effort part good invest ment radio aircraft final part aircraft selection flight check instructor easy casually pass off check flight saying flies fine truth student will learn faster aircraft doesnt fight back because out trim warped underpowered out CG range Make sure airplane right audience FLILEVEL II Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 student will learn demonstrate October1979 35 nave got Iaie care macnine toTfle Tirsi landing result careful atten assure proper operation Dont overlook thetion program progressive skill devel ot trainingopment trainingbig little airplanesthe clean-up necessary pathoughtful double-takes between sessions quickly override disappointments ability control aircraft straight level flight some input instructor attitude altitude control Ground track should roughly parallel runway 2 The student will demonstrate ability control aircraft 150 banked turn some input instructor altitude bank angle control 3 The student will learn demonstrate Oval Race Track Flight path parallel runway Same flight criteria Items 1 2 see Fig 1 4 The student will learn demonstrate ability control aircraft Figure-Eight pattern Same flight criteria Items 1 2 addition student will demonstrate ability maintain crossing point directly ahead pilot See Fig 2 5 The student will learn demonstrate ability taxi aircraft grass hard surfaces Discussion first level student will fly important student feels some real success Hence demands FLI Level II skills reasonable really two maneuvers required Level Ilstraight level shallow turns two maneuvers built combine form Figure-Eight Oval Race Track patterns emphasis instructor early phases Level II should stress accuracy maneuver rather stress should recognizing changes aircraft altitude initiating early corrections Smoothness deliberate change key student should kept just flying around Instead instructor should direct students flight path begin speak ground-track control preparation takeoff FLI STUDENT PROGRESS CHART EL COMPLETED Name StudentitijI 141 1141 iv[] V[] FLIGHT MANEUVERDATE LEVEL l ht Airworthy check & flight Radio range check Enginetune LEVEL II Taxi Straight Flight Shallow turns 15 deg Oval flight track 15 deg Figure 8 pattern 15 deg LEVEL Ill Hi Speed taxi Medium turns 30 deg Procedure turn Loop Cloverleaf Oval track 30 deg Figure 8 30 deg LEVEL IV Take-off Slow flight Stall recoveries Trafficpattern&approach no TD_ LEVEL VIYIXXXX Traffic pattern & landing 11 Forced landing X-wind practice possibleJj CODE D nstrate instructor P tice student initial ructor certifies proficiency FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE RU N WAY LEVELIL 150 BANK PILOTSOLID LINE FIGURE 2 FIGURE EIGHT TOP VIEW LEVELifi 3OBANK DASH LINE FLILEVEL III Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 The student will increase angle bank 300 turns Oval Race Track FigureEight patterns Further Figure-Eight will done two full circles intersecting directly front student student should demon strate ability maneuvers consis tent ground track despite wind drift instructor correction 2 The student will learn demonstrate procedure turn maneuver emphasis consistent ground track 3 The student will learn demonstrate ability control aircraft during high speed 1/3-1/2 throttle taxi runway No weaving should observed 4 The student will learn demonstrate loop clover-leaf maneuver Discussion Level III meant primarily growing landing As skill straight level turns increases two should joined create Oval Race Track Flight patterns Figure-Eights 450 intersections Accuracy may now stressed initial introduction ground track maneuvers Oval Race Track early beginnings landing pattern emphasis ground track will pay off later During FLI Level II student should start engine tune check radio flight controls taxi end runway prepared takeoff instructor should takeoffs landings during level also suggested instructor relieve student occasionally allow little relaxation FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE USE 30 BANK REVERSE TURN AFTER 90 FIGURE 3 PROCEDURE TURN TOP VIEW RUNWAY 36 Model Aviation PILOT CONTINUE ROLL AND PITCH WINGS LEVEL INVERTED HERE ROLL BEGINS AT STRAIGHT450 NOSE UP PULLOUT - GPITCHUPTo45 OF FOUR MANUEVERS SHOWS ORIGIN OF THE NAME FIGURE 4 CLOVERLEAF experience Previous maneuvers practiced difficulty increased moving 300 bank angle turns student should concen trate building self-confidence reduce depend ency instructor will require instructor allow student recover difficult situations interference classic hairy situation can easily result requiring judgment part instructor take over inclusion procedure turn level allows student perform another combinatorial maneuver requiring straight level turns turn reversals See Fig 3 practicing FLI Level III maneuvers 300 bank procedure turn special emphasis should now begin ground track effected wind drift Justflying around doing maneuvers doesnt job Flying sport self-discipline discipline devel oped now will pay off landing pattern Work hard herestudent instructor airplane save may own Two acrobatic maneuvers have included loop allows appreciation effective ness pitch control different airspeeds also sense orientation other level near level flight clover-leaf beginning roll after 450 pitch change requires concurrent control pitch roll unusual attitudes ending wings level inverted position 900 off original flight track followed repeating last half loop See Fig 4 case two acrobatic maneuvers no real proficiency beyond just doing really necessary student must however demonstrate ability get through maneuvers dont ignore practice real gain students self-confidence controlling aircraft An interesting exercise require student recover straight level flight various impromptu places two confidence maneu vers will strengthen orientation control usage other maneuvers real proficiency should realized high-speed taxi can easily overlooked minor effort however just opposite true really two identifiable parts aircraft takeoff takeoff roll rota tion/climb-out takeoff roll executed cleanly rotation will effected negative FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE UGHIl RIGHT HAND TURNS INSIDE DOWNWIND CROSSSLOW FLIGHT r LEGDESCEND POWER OFFREDUCE ADD POWERPOWER INITIAL APPROACH FIGURE 5 LANDING PATTERNTOP VIEW manner Building proficiency takeoff roll will permit student concentrate rotation Level IV importance wide ground turning radius will become obvious now will easier student use small corrections avoid weaving FLILEVEL IV Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency takeoff showing ability maintain runway heading during 1 503O0 climbout angie until safe altitude reached 2 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency slow flight using 1/3 1/2 throttle maximum Turns will 150 maximum bank Altitude will maintained 3 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency executing recovering straight ahead turning stalls slow flight 4 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency landing pattern 150 maximum bank will used ground track must follow shown Fig 5 Aircraft must arrive over end runway runway heading wings level complete maneuver Discussion Level IV finally use aircraft control gained earlier levels begin zero real issue flyingtakeoff landing During level significant energy should directed towards developing precise flying both ground track altitude correction Good takeoffs result precise control during takeoff ground roll transition flight Good landings result good ground track aircraft attitude control whether beginner hot dog Level III instruction successful high-speed taxi previous work pitch control well learned adding little up elevator right point during high speed full throttle taxi results takeoff instructor should emphasize straight-ahead shallow climb about 15o300 climb-out angie Allow student have gained good aircraft control prior starting turn-out recommended review procedure turns FigureEights follow takeoff continue sharpen students basic skills Several takeoffs should accomplished during training session case stalls miniature aircraft designed stall characteristics like full-size machines stall often disastrous resultsespecially landing can discuss stalls recoveries forever purposes two situations should discussed practiced 1 straightahead stall 2 accelerated turning stall Both C3J OUTSIDE DOWNWIND 150 MAX BANK N] T/O LEGU PILOT 15 FT FROM RUNWAY THIS ONE WONT HURT YOU occur landing pattern can destroy airplane new experienced pilot first stall condition usually occurs trying stretch final approach Typically nose will drop machine will roll off snap very low altitudes recovery lowering nose rolling level applying power will work trick avoid nose-up power-back situation elsewhere landing pattern corrective action fool-proof second stall accelerated turning stall killer during final turn usually seen snap-roll ground Low air speed again culprit stall agravated 1 angie bank requires lift wings support aircraft 2 attempt tighten up turn due overshooting final approachjust like stretching final too much up elevator airspeed Recovery executed simultaneously rolling wings level lowering nose adding power Since during landings near ground better get stall rely lowaltitude loss recoveries Practicing stalls alti tude will make student aware condi tions causing stall reaction particular aircraft use recovery methods minimize altitude loss Next going slow machine down practice little slow-flight maneuver should done less 1/2 throttle level flight should maintained student should Continued pae 107 October1979 37 Speaking Heliboys received list helpful hints additional instructions will prob ably interest owners prospective owners Schluter machine Copies available SC Modeler 1999 West Larkin Avenue Elgin IL 60120 cost fifty cents cover postage printing rm still surprised find clubs area have never seen RC helicopter fly have found members clubs own helicopters have tried fly because help seemingly available Some members North Carolina Helicopter Association have made point visiting clubs demon strating helicopter flight helping prospective helicopter fliers get off ground visit few clubs coming months let know youre available helping newcomers Dave Chesney Rt 9 Box 621A Greensboro NC 27409 Training/Burdin continued page 37 shown high rate turn possible low airspeed shallow banks Steep turns no-no slow flight Remember stalls Also notice sloppiness controls lower airspeeds characteristics relate directly landing pattern good slowflight skills will significant value final piece FLI Level landing pattern opinion learning optimized practicing standard maneuver Therefore landing pattern used FLI rectangular pattern allows student see same picture time may look like pattern works time consuming worth Fig 5 shows pattern Entering initial approach power reduced turn down-wind slow-flight down wind power-off glide started during descending base continues turn finaL Power added final maintain flying speed go-around executed after arriving wings level end runway ready touchdown Ground track should proceed back initial approach another go No touchdown attempted instructor should emphasize smooth con trol ground track consistency friendly reminder stall-recovery procedure will also instill caution during slow flight turns usually local landmarks checkpoints instructor can point out significant benefit establishing consistent pattern FLILEVEL V Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 The student will learn demonstrate ability land aircraft full stop runway also execute touch-and-go landing 2 The student will learn demonstrate ability land aircraft runway unexpected forced landing altitudes low normai traffic patterns 3 The student will practice cross-wind landings possible Discussion Well marbles lineor rather runway quality previous four levels training should really pay off now effort sincerely devoted g1 ~AOtO GeeXOeOt GO \ FLAIR MEG CO BOX 11702 KANSAS CITY MO 64138 PLEASE SEND KITS @ $ ENCLOSE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER MISSOURI RESIDENTS ADD 4125% KANSAS RESIDENTS ADD 3% NAME ADDRESS ___________________________ CITYSTATEZIP ADD $200 FOR SHIPPING Finally -A Definitive Work Electric Propulsion Systems complete resource anyone interested elec tric propulsion Over 100 photos detailed draw ings show models type description can build operate Covers aircraft autos boats solar-powered models Loaded dos donts helpful hints com plete index articles electric propulsion leading US magazines $595 dealer order direct October1979 107 Looking Better Silicone Tubing ti~A BLUE LINE Its Thicker Stronger Highly Heat Resis tant Flexible other fuel lines Whats moreBLUE LINE eith er equal lower price others So dont fooled Remember ask original BLUE LINE tubing Send SASE today free catalog fine productal /Ei7 0/REND 44W Prospect St New Haven Conn 06515 PRODUCTS Avamlable mm b sizes fit appli cation about 59 per ft Shown above SUPER BLUE set upwith extra-large tubing 4 reusable ties & end-of-line nozzles $369 per pkg nM ASTRO FLIGHT IAC PIONEERS IN SILENT FLIGHT 13377 Beach Aye Venice CA 90291
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/10
Page Numbers: 34, 35, 36, 37, 107
This Businesd SUPPOSE different Lets suppose ways teach person fly radio-controlled aircraft people flying techniques teaching range very per sonal one-on-one instructional sets classic method teaching kid sister swim throw might well surmise success rates variety methods varied number methods Some people never learn very personal one-on-one instructions lot kid sisters great pilots large majority couldnt remember learnedthey just did home club Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club recognized need around training Sure club instructors went far designate two training nights week during flying season sounds good until talk some students look success rates new members told us lack consistence maneuvers being taught"no method training no standards very nice feedback statements new members com ments coupled noticeable lack new fliers field caused us look improving training program club asked ex-Air Force Instructor pilot nut instruction techniques develop training program little professional result charge what call FLIFive Level Instruction used throughout summer 1978 results pilots developed less time fewer broken airplanes Guests have taken copies back clubs Cleveland Pittsburgh modeling FAA highly qualified consultant commis sioned develop ideal training program would make com petent fliers present agonies broken trainers deficien cies many-tongued improvised local schemes Impossible Greater Cincinnati Radio Club appointed author devise such program FiveLevel-Instruction thoroughly tested works U Tom Burdin second local Cincinnati Club now using feel strongly about its potential use club Id like share through Model Aviationthe AMA magazine hobby sport different situation far learning environments concerned have requirement leaming motor skill begins usually zero level proceeds through various levels competence gaining ability operate new piece machinery Notice use work level ultimate result training effort must devoted final level competence skill being taught case solo flight RC model Attaining final skill level singie unique giant leap can singiy taught rather fitting together associated series intermediate attainable skill levels increasing difficulty can tailor intermediate levels builds last leads next training can optimized interest kept high quality final skill flying greatly improved can build flying training program attain able skill level premised precise task descriptions definable skill levels clear progress measurement should able answer complaints GCRCC Im sure other clubs students concerning training quality FLI training program does precisely Lets look FLI program divided five levels could have used six FLI sounds aeronautical SLI first level devoted totally preflight assures airworthiness aircraft teaches engine tuning pre 34 Model Aviation Good safety practices can taught early Always tune needle behind enginenot over top propeller smart charac ters have ended up stitched fingers Always keep head out line whirling prop other parts well guou pru-IuIgnt briefing will increase inflight learning Shown sequence pictures Futaba trainer instructor needsto close enough help case trouble prime rule allow student fly ofF FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE THE USUAL -LARGE TREES LEVELIE 150 LEVELN 300 R U N WAY S PILOT THE AIRPLANE Ii EATiNG TREE FIGURE 1 OVAL RACETRACK TOP VIEW flight inspection Level II gets student air concentrates straight level shallow turns racetrack patterns Level III sharpens students skills Level II maneuvers steepens medium-bank turns adds procedure turns two aerobatic maneuvers Level IV adds takeoff stall recovery altitude traffic pattern approachno touchdown Finally Level V student allowed land aircraft addition practicing cross-wind landings forced landing patterns exact descriptions maneuvers reason discussed detail later article can seen levels well defined tasks well defined work pro gressive Finally student participating FLI program given progress chart flight recorded progress noted also set rules associated use progress chart indeed whole program chart rule set included discussion Finally important say FLI program does teach anyone fly tell teach away need instructor program course instruction requires instructors make usable club has established instructor status among members sorely need Once get past initial grumbling concerning special members club like will much better off growth new members competent pilots demands competent instructors organized program Lets get started Lets FLI FLILEVEL Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 student will present aircraft ready flight instruction airworthiness check airworthiness check must include a Trimmed hands-off flight b CG proper location c Flying suffaces warp-free d Nose-wheel steering complete full circle in smaller 30 diameter full deflection transmitter stick e Engine idles reliably t Adequate power 2 student will leam demonstrate correct range check procedures his/her radio per manufacturers recommendation 3 student will learn demonstrate correct setting needle valve assure full power flight altitudes reliable idle Discuss jon Although no flying occurs level perhaps important level statement no true choice aircraft potential flier has turned away model aviation because poor choice first aircraft leads frustration destroys learning process thus students desire learn strongly recommend high/mid-wing cabin-style machine 40 60-in wing-span range Select machine flies well rudder use rudder elevator motor control steerable nose wheel use conventional gear machine student desires build model Sig Kadet Miss World Falcon 56 Sure Flite Cessna 150 type machines fine choices built-up type aircraft used imperative student receive construction reviews during building avoid problems air Ready-to-Fly market Futabas new RTF trainer excellent new entry Veco 19-powered machine close being readyto-fly out box anything Ive seen work required flier glue horizonal vertical stabilizers bolt landing gear make minor alignments controls construction rugged rein forced key stress areas high-wing tricycle gear design makes super trainer package expensive youre ready go minimum effort part good invest ment radio aircraft final part aircraft selection flight check instructor easy casually pass off check flight saying flies fine truth student will learn faster aircraft doesnt fight back because out trim warped underpowered out CG range Make sure airplane right audience FLILEVEL II Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 student will learn demonstrate October1979 35 nave got Iaie care macnine toTfle Tirsi landing result careful atten assure proper operation Dont overlook thetion program progressive skill devel ot trainingopment trainingbig little airplanesthe clean-up necessary pathoughtful double-takes between sessions quickly override disappointments ability control aircraft straight level flight some input instructor attitude altitude control Ground track should roughly parallel runway 2 The student will demonstrate ability control aircraft 150 banked turn some input instructor altitude bank angle control 3 The student will learn demonstrate Oval Race Track Flight path parallel runway Same flight criteria Items 1 2 see Fig 1 4 The student will learn demonstrate ability control aircraft Figure-Eight pattern Same flight criteria Items 1 2 addition student will demonstrate ability maintain crossing point directly ahead pilot See Fig 2 5 The student will learn demonstrate ability taxi aircraft grass hard surfaces Discussion first level student will fly important student feels some real success Hence demands FLI Level II skills reasonable really two maneuvers required Level Ilstraight level shallow turns two maneuvers built combine form Figure-Eight Oval Race Track patterns emphasis instructor early phases Level II should stress accuracy maneuver rather stress should recognizing changes aircraft altitude initiating early corrections Smoothness deliberate change key student should kept just flying around Instead instructor should direct students flight path begin speak ground-track control preparation takeoff FLI STUDENT PROGRESS CHART EL COMPLETED Name StudentitijI 141 1141 iv[] V[] FLIGHT MANEUVERDATE LEVEL l ht Airworthy check & flight Radio range check Enginetune LEVEL II Taxi Straight Flight Shallow turns 15 deg Oval flight track 15 deg Figure 8 pattern 15 deg LEVEL Ill Hi Speed taxi Medium turns 30 deg Procedure turn Loop Cloverleaf Oval track 30 deg Figure 8 30 deg LEVEL IV Take-off Slow flight Stall recoveries Trafficpattern&approach no TD_ LEVEL VIYIXXXX Traffic pattern & landing 11 Forced landing X-wind practice possibleJj CODE D nstrate instructor P tice student initial ructor certifies proficiency FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE RU N WAY LEVELIL 150 BANK PILOTSOLID LINE FIGURE 2 FIGURE EIGHT TOP VIEW LEVELifi 3OBANK DASH LINE FLILEVEL III Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 The student will increase angle bank 300 turns Oval Race Track FigureEight patterns Further Figure-Eight will done two full circles intersecting directly front student student should demon strate ability maneuvers consis tent ground track despite wind drift instructor correction 2 The student will learn demonstrate procedure turn maneuver emphasis consistent ground track 3 The student will learn demonstrate ability control aircraft during high speed 1/3-1/2 throttle taxi runway No weaving should observed 4 The student will learn demonstrate loop clover-leaf maneuver Discussion Level III meant primarily growing landing As skill straight level turns increases two should joined create Oval Race Track Flight patterns Figure-Eights 450 intersections Accuracy may now stressed initial introduction ground track maneuvers Oval Race Track early beginnings landing pattern emphasis ground track will pay off later During FLI Level II student should start engine tune check radio flight controls taxi end runway prepared takeoff instructor should takeoffs landings during level also suggested instructor relieve student occasionally allow little relaxation FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE USE 30 BANK REVERSE TURN AFTER 90 FIGURE 3 PROCEDURE TURN TOP VIEW RUNWAY 36 Model Aviation PILOT CONTINUE ROLL AND PITCH WINGS LEVEL INVERTED HERE ROLL BEGINS AT STRAIGHT450 NOSE UP PULLOUT - GPITCHUPTo45 OF FOUR MANUEVERS SHOWS ORIGIN OF THE NAME FIGURE 4 CLOVERLEAF experience Previous maneuvers practiced difficulty increased moving 300 bank angle turns student should concen trate building self-confidence reduce depend ency instructor will require instructor allow student recover difficult situations interference classic hairy situation can easily result requiring judgment part instructor take over inclusion procedure turn level allows student perform another combinatorial maneuver requiring straight level turns turn reversals See Fig 3 practicing FLI Level III maneuvers 300 bank procedure turn special emphasis should now begin ground track effected wind drift Justflying around doing maneuvers doesnt job Flying sport self-discipline discipline devel oped now will pay off landing pattern Work hard herestudent instructor airplane save may own Two acrobatic maneuvers have included loop allows appreciation effective ness pitch control different airspeeds also sense orientation other level near level flight clover-leaf beginning roll after 450 pitch change requires concurrent control pitch roll unusual attitudes ending wings level inverted position 900 off original flight track followed repeating last half loop See Fig 4 case two acrobatic maneuvers no real proficiency beyond just doing really necessary student must however demonstrate ability get through maneuvers dont ignore practice real gain students self-confidence controlling aircraft An interesting exercise require student recover straight level flight various impromptu places two confidence maneu vers will strengthen orientation control usage other maneuvers real proficiency should realized high-speed taxi can easily overlooked minor effort however just opposite true really two identifiable parts aircraft takeoff takeoff roll rota tion/climb-out takeoff roll executed cleanly rotation will effected negative FLY CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER CLOCKWISE UGHIl RIGHT HAND TURNS INSIDE DOWNWIND CROSSSLOW FLIGHT r LEGDESCEND POWER OFFREDUCE ADD POWERPOWER INITIAL APPROACH FIGURE 5 LANDING PATTERNTOP VIEW manner Building proficiency takeoff roll will permit student concentrate rotation Level IV importance wide ground turning radius will become obvious now will easier student use small corrections avoid weaving FLILEVEL IV Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency takeoff showing ability maintain runway heading during 1 503O0 climbout angie until safe altitude reached 2 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency slow flight using 1/3 1/2 throttle maximum Turns will 150 maximum bank Altitude will maintained 3 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency executing recovering straight ahead turning stalls slow flight 4 The student will learn demonstrate profi ciency landing pattern 150 maximum bank will used ground track must follow shown Fig 5 Aircraft must arrive over end runway runway heading wings level complete maneuver Discussion Level IV finally use aircraft control gained earlier levels begin zero real issue flyingtakeoff landing During level significant energy should directed towards developing precise flying both ground track altitude correction Good takeoffs result precise control during takeoff ground roll transition flight Good landings result good ground track aircraft attitude control whether beginner hot dog Level III instruction successful high-speed taxi previous work pitch control well learned adding little up elevator right point during high speed full throttle taxi results takeoff instructor should emphasize straight-ahead shallow climb about 15o300 climb-out angie Allow student have gained good aircraft control prior starting turn-out recommended review procedure turns FigureEights follow takeoff continue sharpen students basic skills Several takeoffs should accomplished during training session case stalls miniature aircraft designed stall characteristics like full-size machines stall often disastrous resultsespecially landing can discuss stalls recoveries forever purposes two situations should discussed practiced 1 straightahead stall 2 accelerated turning stall Both C3J OUTSIDE DOWNWIND 150 MAX BANK N] T/O LEGU PILOT 15 FT FROM RUNWAY THIS ONE WONT HURT YOU occur landing pattern can destroy airplane new experienced pilot first stall condition usually occurs trying stretch final approach Typically nose will drop machine will roll off snap very low altitudes recovery lowering nose rolling level applying power will work trick avoid nose-up power-back situation elsewhere landing pattern corrective action fool-proof second stall accelerated turning stall killer during final turn usually seen snap-roll ground Low air speed again culprit stall agravated 1 angie bank requires lift wings support aircraft 2 attempt tighten up turn due overshooting final approachjust like stretching final too much up elevator airspeed Recovery executed simultaneously rolling wings level lowering nose adding power Since during landings near ground better get stall rely lowaltitude loss recoveries Practicing stalls alti tude will make student aware condi tions causing stall reaction particular aircraft use recovery methods minimize altitude loss Next going slow machine down practice little slow-flight maneuver should done less 1/2 throttle level flight should maintained student should Continued pae 107 October1979 37 Speaking Heliboys received list helpful hints additional instructions will prob ably interest owners prospective owners Schluter machine Copies available SC Modeler 1999 West Larkin Avenue Elgin IL 60120 cost fifty cents cover postage printing rm still surprised find clubs area have never seen RC helicopter fly have found members clubs own helicopters have tried fly because help seemingly available Some members North Carolina Helicopter Association have made point visiting clubs demon strating helicopter flight helping prospective helicopter fliers get off ground visit few clubs coming months let know youre available helping newcomers Dave Chesney Rt 9 Box 621A Greensboro NC 27409 Training/Burdin continued page 37 shown high rate turn possible low airspeed shallow banks Steep turns no-no slow flight Remember stalls Also notice sloppiness controls lower airspeeds characteristics relate directly landing pattern good slowflight skills will significant value final piece FLI Level landing pattern opinion learning optimized practicing standard maneuver Therefore landing pattern used FLI rectangular pattern allows student see same picture time may look like pattern works time consuming worth Fig 5 shows pattern Entering initial approach power reduced turn down-wind slow-flight down wind power-off glide started during descending base continues turn finaL Power added final maintain flying speed go-around executed after arriving wings level end runway ready touchdown Ground track should proceed back initial approach another go No touchdown attempted instructor should emphasize smooth con trol ground track consistency friendly reminder stall-recovery procedure will also instill caution during slow flight turns usually local landmarks checkpoints instructor can point out significant benefit establishing consistent pattern FLILEVEL V Task Descriptions Measurement Criteria 1 The student will learn demonstrate ability land aircraft full stop runway also execute touch-and-go landing 2 The student will learn demonstrate ability land aircraft runway unexpected forced landing altitudes low normai traffic patterns 3 The student will practice cross-wind landings possible Discussion Well marbles 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