RC Flying Simulators

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The thrill of flight is one that has fascinated man since the dawn of time. Some of you may have dreamed about becoming a pilot when you were a child and perhaps some of you went on to enroll in a flight or aviation school and fulfilled that dream. For others, circumstances in your life may have taken you in a different direction and the dream was placed on the metaphorical "shelf". But that doesn't mean you cannot live and feel the excitement and thrill of flying. Enter the world of RC airplanes and helicopters! Granted, being able to fly an RC airplane or helicopter does not mean you are ready to fly a REAL airplane or helicopter. However, it CAN be just as much fun!

Now you might be asking yourself, "what in the world do RC airplanes and helicopters have in common with REAL airplanes and helicopters?!" The answer: Flight Simulators! Airplane and helicopter simulators are computer programs which are designed to simulate real life flying as closely as possible. Advances in both software technology and computer processing power have now created numerous flight simulators with features enabling you to choose your aircraft, landscape, and wind conditions. Now this doesn't meant that you have to go out and drop big money on the most powerful, most expensive computer out there but a fast computer, a good video card and a large monitor will go a long way to giving you the ultimate digital flying experience. Many simulators allow you to update and import different aircraft models as well as customizing and creating your own flight scenery and recording your individual flights. Tutorials and skill tests are also included as part the software packages. When shopping for an RC flight simulator choose one that will be realistic to actual flying, have the same model as the one you own (or one very similar to it), and allows you to use a regular radio transmitter. Many people will use their flight simulator to evaluate others models of airplanes and helicopters before they buy them.

Training yourself with RC flight simulators is a more practical and less costly approach to learning to fly airplanes and helicopters. In the world of RC airplanes and helicopters, CRASHES WILL HAPPEN. Crashes can be costly, time consuming, and discouraging. Whether you're a beginner who's learning to fly, or an expert who wants to try out a new move, a good flight simulator can save you money. If your simulator prevents even one crash it has already paid for itself, as the cost of replacing the aircraft can be well more than the cost of the flight simulator. Don't risk hurting your aircraft by learning to fly it on your PC first. RC airplane flight simulators feature either airplane models only, or both airplanes and helicopters. Simulators can save you money in other ways as well. With a simulator there is no fuel to buy, batteries to charge, or fields to drive to. Bad weather outside? No problem! With a flight simulator you can stay indoors and still work on your flying skills.

Flight simulators are typically used as a learning tool to practice flying RC aircraft but they can also simply be a fun and relaxing program to play with on your computer. So before you go out there and buy RC aircraft and spend a ton of money replacing it time and time again due to multiple crashes, study up and train yourself in the principles of flight. This preparation can lead to a long and enjoyable experience in flying planes. Flight simulators let everyone enjoy RC helicopters and planes without crashing them first!

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Flying Your First Dual Line Stunt Kite

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You have purchased your first dual line stunt kite, now what do you do to get it off the ground and flying? Hopefully, after reading a few suggestions from this article you will be able to have success with your "first in flight" stunt kite.

When the kite has been put together properly, it is important to make sure that the dual lines are equal in length and about 75-100 feet long. If the lines are too short, the kite can move with too much speed, and yet if the lines are too long, the kite will be more difficult to control.

For your first flight, it is good to have someone help you. Your flight assistant can pick up the kite from behind and hold it by the base and center strut. As this is done, you will want to move away from each other to keep the flying lines off the ground and create a little tension on the lines. If the wind is strong enough, your assistant will just have to step back and let go. However, if the wind is not quite the speed you need, your assistant can give the kite a little push upward in order to get it flying.

Many people have compared dual line stunt kite flying to riding a bike. Sometimes when we first try to get on the bike and get going, we crash, and this can happen with your stunt kite's first flight. Fortunately, stunt kites today are very durable and can take several crashes. You just have to get up, get back on the bike, and try again.

It is important to think of the dual lines of the kite as the handle bars of a bike. In order to keep steady on a bike, we keep the handle bars fairly straight and even, without using jerky motions or sudden moves. If we want to turn to the right, we gradually pull back on the right handle bar and let the left handle bar move to the right, too. This is basically the same with the stunt kite. Steady, gentle, and smooth moves will help the movement of the kite, and keep it under control.

With the steady and smooth movement of your left and right hands, you are now ready for your first stunt kite "trick". Making a big figure eight in the sky is the first stunt you will want to try. To do this, you think of making a figure eight on your bike, by using the handle bars. This same motion is done with your hands as you are holding the dual lines of the kite. Pull to the right with your right hand so the kite will circle to the right and then bring your hands evenly together in order to straighten the kite. Turn a little more and pull more to the right to make the kite loop under, and then bring your hands together to straighten the kite again. After you have made the loop to the right, you will then turn to the left and repeat the process by using your left hand to gently pull on the kite, and then bring your hands together again. Continue turning to the left side to loop under, and you will have completed your first figure eight!

With a little practice, and despite a few crashes and twisted lines, you can become proficient with flying figure eights. After that, the real fun will begin as you are ready for more advanced maneuvers, stunts and tricks.

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