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How to Fly a real Airplane

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By flyinaggie
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First Solo Flight away from home
First Solo Flight away from home

Ever want to know how to fly an airplane? Well here it is.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Airplane
  • Flight instructor or Pilot License
  • A lot of Money
  1. Step 1

    After starting your Airplane and taxiing to the runway. Position your aircraft on the center of the tarmac. Apply appropriate throttle and use your right foot for right rudder control. (this will counter the left turning tendency after apply power)

  2. Step 2

    Use stable rudder controls to keep you centered on the runway. When you reach Vr speed (found in your Aircraft manual) slowly and smoothly pull back on the controls to lift off.

  3. Step 3

    Once airborne, establish and maintain appropriate speed for your climb. Set your trim to ease the controls.

  4. Step 4

    Start to level off about 50 feet before your desired altitude and set trim again to relieve controls.

  5. Step 5

    Once at cruising altitude and level, lean the mixture due to the increase of altitude.

  6. Step 6

    Enjoy the flight and have fun! Read my article on how to land in order to make it home safe!

Tips & Warnings
  • Pay an instructor to learn how to do this proficiently
  • Flying can be addicting, so be careful!

Comments  

flyinaggie said

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on 8/11/2009 My apologies for not having the article on how to land yet. After writing this article I realized that I was late for my night flight! Lol

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on 8/10/2009 Great article... You make it sound pretty easy! Thanks for sharing your expertise 5*

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