Subject: | Re: [OM] OT: Reno Air Races |
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From: | Chris Trask <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> |
Date: | Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:51:45 -0700 (GMT-07:00) |
> > Chris T's technique won't work for most elementary flying: > you need an autopilot. Attitude sets speed only when you > have a fixed throttle, as in climbing and descending. > Pure rubbish. Teaching that pitch controls speed and throttle controls climb/descent is basic flying instruction that you learn before your first flight. You'll find it taught in such rudimentary instruction books as "Stick and Rudder". It does NOT require an autopilot, just basic knowledge of flying dynamics. Chris Regards, Chris -- _________________________________________________________________ Options: http://lists.thomasclausen.net/mailman/listinfo/olympus Archives: http://lists.thomasclausen.net/mailman/private/olympus/ Themed Olympus Photo Exhibition: http://www.tope.nl/ |
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