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===Starting=== | |||
Press { and } once each--so that both L and R magneto switches are in center position. | |||
Hold the s key for several seconds until the engine catches. \ | |||
===Take Off=== | |||
Zoom the view out so you can see the edges of the runway with your | |||
peripheral vision. As you speed up, gently pull back on the stick - this | |||
avoids the spin-out that otherwise happens around 40-45 MPH. | |||
As you lift off, about 45 MPH, be prepared to counter the torque of the engines with your ailerons. | |||
The blip switch (b) disengages both magnetos and cuts power. | |||
Engaging either R or L brake (via keyboard, joystick, or rudder/pedals) | |||
also engages the blip switch. Releasing the brake (or b key) releases | |||
the blip switch. | |||
===Approach=== | |||
Speed 55 MPH IAS | |||
Throttle OPEN | |||
Use the blip switch to control speed NOT throttle | |||
blip switch ON/OFF as required | |||
touchdown speed: 50-55 MPH IAS | |||
stall speed 48 MPH IAS | |||
== Development status/Issues/Todo == | == Development status/Issues/Todo == | ||