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Basic aeronautical info

Posted by Dave Glidden on January 26, 2010 at 9:05am

Hi all.

Just wondering how many actual pilots we have. I noticed some folks are experiencing performance problems (tip stalls, spins etc). I remember an article by the AMA (years ago) about applying real piloting skills to r/c (coordinated turns, air speed management, flap/trim configuration). Just thought this  might be a good thread for newer pilots to glean some basic aeronautical info.

 

For instance, how many people actually make coordinated turns?

 

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  • Dave Glidden January 28, 2010 at 8:52am
    The autopilot is a great (super cool!) flight management tool, but from what I've gathered so far, we still have to be PIC (Pilot in command) during takeoff/landings. There are some folks out there designing code for these specific flight environments, and during these unique situations (IMHO) we all could benefit from some basic aeronautical knowledge. I use coordinated turns only as an example of flight basics that someone may want to look at while writing code.

    Good to see there are other pilots crazy enough to "take the reins" of their own aircraft.
  • Moderator
    Gary Mortimer January 26, 2010 at 9:39am
    I do but not at work, string is the primary instrument for said turns.

    We had this conversation a couple of years ago here ;-)

    Actually correct flying improves fuel consumption and stuff.

    Every good landing starts with a good approach.

    Shall I stop now.
  • 3D Robotics
    Chris Anderson January 26, 2010 at 9:13am
    This is why we design autopilots, so we don't have to learn that stuff ourselves ;-)

    I tried a coordinated turn one time, decided it didn't make enough difference to be worth the bother, and never did it again. It helps not to have passengers aboard complaining about dips and lurches...
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