21: Free Flight Transition

Whether transitioning from free flight to motors or vice versa, there are important differences. It’s a lot more than just adding/subtracting thrust: those who pooh pooh the transition do a serious disservice to its challenge. And you will find those who like to fancy themselves as superior—be immediately leery of them.
Each endeavor has its own needs and idiosyncrasies. Respect them and you’ll do well, slough them off and accept potentially life-changing consequences.
by Jeff Goin | Apr 22, 2019 | 21: Free Flight Transition
Launch and landing sites are frequently in tight spaces with little room to maneuver. Plus, you may be sharing the site, especially launch, with numerous other pilots. It’s not the place to have marginal wing handling skills. The USHPA has a ratings program...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 22, 2019 | 21: Free Flight Transition
A day with a good motor instructor will be money well spent. The PPG bible devotes an entire chapter but here are some of the things you want to learn. 1. Learn about the extreme risk of getting injured by the prop. There’s more to it than meets the eye. 2. You...