User manual GAMES PC X2-THE THREAT

[. . . ] 7 Taking Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Flying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Flying an Amphibian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Add power, and hold the yoke all the way back--the bows of the floats lift out of the water, and the floats "plow" through the water much like a snowplow through snow. The aircraft's pivot point moves farther back, making it easier to turn. Use both the air and water rudders to turn. One way to make the turn even easier is first to initiate a slight turn in the opposite direction--the weathercocking tendency helps kick the aircraft around in the direction you want to go. Once the turn to downwind is complete, reduce the power to idle, and be careful not to let the wind catch one side more than the other, or you'll weathercock back into the wind. Floatplane Handbook | 8 MOVING ON WATER quickly is to get more of the floats out of the water. The technique used to accomplish this is called the "step taxi": 1. Retract the water rudders (press SHIFT+W to toggle). Add power until the floats begin to come out of the water. This is called the "hump" stage. Slowly release the back pressure so that the yoke is in a neutral position. The floats will settle down on top of the water and "plane" on the back part of the floats, called the "step. " During step taxiing, the air rudder can be used to make a "step turn. " Be careful when making step turns, however-- centrifugal force acts towards the outside of the turn and increases with speed. Sometimes, you'll have no choice and will have to take off with a crosswind--just don't let the wind lift the upwind wing, since the downwind float will get buried in the water and you could capsize. In a light wind, you can make a downwind takeoff if it's more convenient. In a strong wind, however, a downwind takeoff is not recommended, since you'll have to go faster to get to rotation speed and subject the floats to more pounding along the way. Also, make sure there are no obstructions in the way and that you have enough room, both on the water and to clear obstacles in your flight path. Lower the flaps Some aircraft have a suggested flap setting for takeoff (20 degrees for the Caravan Amphibian). Consult the Checklist tab of the Kneeboard for the aircraft you're flying. Request takeoff clearance/ announce your intentions If you're at an official seaplane base or near an airport, request takeoff clearance or announce your takeoff intentions on the radio. To learn more, see the Air Traffic Control Handbook. Floatplane Handbook | 12 TAKING OFF Raise the water rudders Be sure to retract the water rudders (press SHIFT+W to toggle) before you start the takeoff run. If you leave the water rudders down, they can get damaged or damage the floats. phase, so be ready to counter it with lots of right rudder. As the nose rises, you won't be able to see much ahead--a good reason to take a careful look before taking off. Hold the yoke all the way back Just as when taxiing, hold the yoke all the way back to keep the propeller clear of spray and the float tips out of the water as you accelerate. Apply takeoff power Apply takeoff power (1900 RPM for the Caravan Amphibian). The floats start pushing through the water, and as the hydrodynamic pressure increases, the bows lift out of the water, moving the propeller out of the spray. This nose-up part of the takeoff roll is called the "hump phase" because the floatplane looks like it's climbing over a hump. [. . . ] If you're flying a turboprop like the Caravan Amphibian, you can put the prop into Beta to slow down more quickly (from Idle, press the F2 key). Touchdown! Floatplane Handbook | 19 FLYING AN AMPHIBIAN Amphibians like the Cessna Caravan in Flight Simulator 2002 let you experience the best of both worlds. You can enjoy all the thrills of a floatplane but also land on runways!In the air and on the water, there's not much difference between an amphibian and a regular floatplane. There are, however, a few things to keep in mind. [. . . ]