User manual GAMES PC FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2000

[. . . ] Pilot's Handbook page 02 is blank Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Except as otherwise noted, the example organizations, people, and events depicted herein are fictitious. No association with any real organization, person, or event is intended or should be inferred. Complying with all applicable copyright laws is the responsibility of the user. [. . . ] (Remember, don't use trim to change the pitch. That's what the joystick's for. Use trim to take the pressure off the joystick once the desired attitude is established. ) Press P to pause the simulation once you're trimmed for level flight. Figure 11 It's important to hold your altitude on the downwind leg. After all, airplanes are entering the pattern on the downwind leg and a premature descent from TPA could result in landing on someone (I think this is how biplanes were invented). Base Leg Now it's time for another 90-degree turn to the left. We call this base leg, and from here you have only one more 90-degree turn before you're on final approach. But where should you start your turn to base leg?Assuming airplane traffic isn't a factor, it's convenient and practical to start your turn onto base leg when the landing threshold appears about 45 degrees between the wing (left wing in this instance) and the tail of your airplane (Figure 12). In other words, as you look out the left window, the runway's threshold appears to be at a 45-degree angle to the left of the wing (or midway between the wing and the tail). This provides for a symmetrical, rectangular traffic pattern, instead of one having the shape of an BASE LEG enormous amoeba. Additionally, it provides you with enough distance from the runway to make a comfortable Figure 12 approach. Base leg is a point of transition for landing. It's the place where important adjustments are made in the airplane's speed and landing configuration. This is why, even when you're not following other 7 Learning To Fly with Rod Machado 103 traffic (airplanes) on the downwind leg, you should avoid turning base too early, as shown in Figure 13. Things happen mighty fast as you approach the runway. You want to give yourself enough time to adjust your airspeed, flaps, and glidepath. That's why in the previous tutorial I recommended you give yourself a final approach length of a mile, preferably two (when possible). NORMAL TURN Figure 13 EARLY TURN The descent for landing is normally started on base leg and continues throughout the final approach. When the airplane's at a position similar to that shown in Figure 14 (use Top-down View), make a 90-degree turn to the left. Roll out on heading 350 when the orange heading bug is on the left wing of the heading indicator's pictured airplane Figure 14 (Figure 15). Establish a glide at 70 knots while on base leg (when possible, I like to use a speed 40% above the no-flap stall speed on base leg). Now you're ready to intercept the final approach leg. 2. MODIFIED TURN Final Approach The final approach (sometimes just called final) is a critical part of the landing sequence. [. . . ] Please check the documentation that came with your personal computer or check our list of manufacturer phone numbers at: http://support. microsoft. com/support/ webresponse/pid/oem. asp Retail versions of Microsoft software are those stand-alone packaged products purchased at retail stores, mail order resellers, and online resellers. Microsoft products preinstalled or distributed with your personal computer or dedicated system (Windows CE-based device), provided by an Internet Service Provider (ISP), or purchased through a volume licensing program such as Select, Open, or License Packs receive all Microsoft support privileges, excluding no-charge assisted support. Getting Assisted Support Via the Web Web-based support on Microsoft's Personal Online Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Any time day or night you can submit via the Web a no-charge or paid incident to a Microsoft Support Professional. You will receive notification from Microsoft that your solution is available and your answers are ready during regular business. [. . . ]